Car-Sharing
My husband and I don’t own a car, and never have. We come from big cities, where public transport is very good, and now live in a small town, where you can reach everywhere you want…
Living in the dark
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Earworm of the day: Someone Like You by Adele
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The H-word
I’m in the field of education. And I live in Toronto, one of the most multicultural cities in North America. Those two qualities together means that Halloween is, rightly or not, a pretty touchy topic. And…
How often do you call?
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Thought for the Day:
Maya Angelou stated “ I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” This past year, I became a full…
Preparing for winter
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Think Pink, But Don't Forget the Other Colors
Today marks the start of breast cancer awareness month. Over the next month we’ll see a flood of media information reminding women to have mammograms. We will also be asked to participate in a variety of…
To bring a gift … or not?
Do you always bring a gift when you are invited to someone’s house? I mostly do, but not always, and I am increasingly irritated by the custom. I wish there were clearer rules!
It's raining – again
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