My husband has a little sign at his desk, it says, “Do Less, Be More.” Today we had a chat about this little sign and he made a good point. While we are doing less it is important that we be more. There are some artists in our neighbourhood who are doing just that. I… Read more »
Posts By: Monica Graves
The Extraordinary Dr. Bonnie Henry
A months ago I had no idea who Dr. Bonnie Henry was. In case you need an introduction she is British Columbia’s provincial health officer. Dr. Henry has been a voice of reason and hope for Canadians, using phrases like be kind, be calm and be safe as we work through this global pandemic…. Read more »
These Are My People!
Remember when you were a kid and you would play for hours, not a care in the world. You and your friends loved being together as you laughed and played with no concept of time. You were happy for hours with these people. Then, as your circle grew, maybe a new little friend joined in… Read more »
Remember To Hold Your Head Up High!
Is it just me or have you noticed the fear perpetuating itself throughout our communities? You go to the grocery store and everyone has their heads down, no one is making eye contact and we’re all trying desperately to stay six feet away from each other. I totally get it. I do it too. I… Read more »
Because Of You, We Have Hope
Sure these times are tough. This is something that none of us, in our adult life have ever experienced before! This is just off the rails crazy. It is a privilege that we have homes where we can be safe and stay at home but our anxiety and worry grows. We are concerned about our… Read more »
All My Love To All The Teen Girls!
Our group was tight. We were thick as thieves. We did everything together! Hit the malls, never miss a dance, hang out in each other’s basements, crash bush parties, spend Sunday afternoons at the movies and yak on the phone for hours when we couldn’t be together. Sound familiar? If you’re a Gen X kid… Read more »
20 Years of glamjulz . . .
2020 marks the 20 year anniversary of ! With all of this time to reflect, it’s had me looking back on the most wonderful times. This year I was planning for some celebrations which would have included lots of hugs. So for now we will
Historically, Some Good May Come of This . . .
Here we are. In our homes, waiting out the spread of this Corona Virus. As with anything stressful that comes our way in life, there is a good side and a bad side. The question is, where will you focus your energy? Personally, I am choosing to stay informed but not obsessed. We’ve got talented… Read more »
Belief in A Family’s Dream
Sometimes all it takes is one special person to see you through the hard times and believe in you so that you can make a difference in the world. Karin Kolb is doing just that for a very special family in Barbados. Karin met the family in 2013/14 when she lived in Barbados with her… Read more »
My Florida March Break circa the 70’s!
As soon as March hits, my mind is flooded with memories of family trips to Florida. What a lucky kid I was! I still remember my Dad driving the whole way. My Mom would sit in the front and cut up fruit for everyone, feeding my Dad as he drove and my brother and I… Read more »
