I just had to let you know how proud I felt this week when our very own Eleanor McMahon was sworn in as Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport.
Eleanor has such a heartfelt story that she shares about her passion for the position. We know this important job was meant for her. Click HERE to read that story.
I met Eleanor (more…)
Thinking a lot this week about how lucky I was to have so many amazing teachers growing up.
From Kindergarten all the way to Grade 13, there were at least one or two who made my time spent at school especially enjoyable.
High school was a blast for me but also tough. (more…)
Driving home from work this week has brought back so many memories.
I’ve noticed lots of kids dressed up for their graduation celebrations. They all look so proud and excited as their parents take photos of them on the front lawn.
Grade 8 for me (more…)
Over the next few weeks you’re going to hear about me wanting to feed kids in Halton a healthy breakfast!
The reason I am so passionate about this is a personal one. (more…)
It’s Sunday evening of the first long weekend. Okay, please don’t cry there is still one day left to enjoy.
How long did it actually take you to wind down? 5 minutes? A whole day? Hasn’t happened yet?
I know the feeling.
I’m actually still waiting. I find winding down tough. It’s not that I don’t want to decompress but sometimes it’s hard.
I feel like I’ve gotten to the point where I can only wind down when I am physically exhausted from working. Am I a workaholic? (more…)
So, how are you feeling about the way you spend your days lately?
Do most of them feel like they are whizzing by? Did you forget all about what it’s like to play?
Remember when you were a kid and you would just get lost in adventure and imagination with your friends, playing on the street after school until (more…)
Happy Mother’s Day everyone!
Today many of you are spending the day with your Mom and your children. Some of you are reflecting on memories you once had (more…)
The adventure usually starts at the crack of stupid. And by that I mean birdies aren’t even chirping yet. Mom’s van is packed and we have enough food in the cooler to keep us out of restaurants for a good 4 days.
The radio is already tuned in to 70’s XM, we have hot teas in our travel mugs and lots (more…)
It’s September 1984 and Grade 10 has begun! I’m over the awkwardness of Grade 9 and now I have found everything I was looking for. My favourite hairspray, the perfect amount of blonde painted into my long swooped bangs, friends that would remain my besties for years to come and music that would penetrate so deeply into my being it would just become a part of me.
Tonight is the first dance of the year and it still feels (more…)
Yipppeee my new website has been live for about a month now and being “out there” feels so very exciting.
Times are changing and shifting and I want to be in the wave of change, not swimming against the current.
At a glance the on line world can look quite threatening (more…)
