Let’s grow up and deal with our feelings. I’ve seen it all over social media – ‘Good Riddance 2016!’, ‘ 2016 has been a HORRIBLE year, I’m happy to say good bye!’ and many more like this. I can’t help but think that this approach is a tad immature. And if you are one who READ MORE
Letting Go to Live More – Lessons From Scrooge This Christmas
CHRISTMAS! This time of year is such a wondrous experience. Lights, food, trees, snow, music, joy and good tidings and lots and lots of gifts and shopping! But, I always cringe a bit when I see the last one – Gifts and Shopping. They don’t necessarily go hand in hand, but it’s the way READ MORE
The Mackenzie Room in Vancouver – Let’s Keep This Our Little Secret ok?
Recently, a family member was celebrating a Birthday and wanted to go somewhere in the City for a good dinner. What’s important to know about this family member is he lives on the Sunshine Coast, loves cooking, good deals and hates pretentiousness. So, to find a good place for him to eat in the READ MORE
US Election 2016 – A Healing Crisis for a Nation & for the World
I purposely stayed off Social Media last night to avoid getting caught up in the Real Life Drama, Fear and Anxiety of a Nation poised on the edge of a cliff ready to jump. I tried to get some sleep, was unable to, and somewhere around 3am I inadvertently discovered that Trump had indeed READ MORE
Chorus Supernatural – Hair Care That is Out of This World
It’s not easy being a ‘boat rocker’ and that’s because you have to go against the ‘norm’ and not be afraid of pushing the envelope, being innovative and standing strong in your convictions while the world around you plays it safe and sticks with the herd. I’ve never been one for hanging with the READ MORE
How to Strengthen your Community rather than Dominate your Competition
Original Article by Kaare Long published on Entrepreneur Mom Now In the world of business, the word ‘COMPETITION’ is as common as ‘budget’ or ‘bottom line’ – it is utilized frequently and toted as important for both marketing and positioning of your business. What IF I suggested a different way to approach business, one that READ MORE
Holland America Line and The Port of Vancouver – a Divine Match for the High Seas
Recently I took a re-positioning Cruise from Seattle to Vancouver ( a great way to review different cruise lines and ports). We sailed out of The Port of Seattle at approx. 4pm and arrived in Vancouver, B.C. at 7am. We sailed on the ms Amsterdam from HAL ( Holland America Line) and we splurged READ MORE
Worry – The New Epidemic – 4 Steps to Eradicate This Peace Killer
Worry, the currency of insanity. What is the definition of insanity? Doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results. Worry is a Word that holds a pretty sizable definition. Not so much in word count, but more as in energy expended in taking this action in your life, day in and READ MORE
If you are Depressed – Please don’t get Better
Before I get into my thoughts here, I want to acknowledge that Depression comes in many forms, and some forms do need clinical support. My own Family has been plagued with clinical bi-polar depression and I even needed clinical support for a while. This post in no way invalidates your particular situation or need. READ MORE
12 Things Your Teenage Daughter Needs to Hear from You
The TEEN years are a bumpy time, there is no doubt about it. But, I’m of the strong belief that what makes it so bumpy is a Parent’s inability to see the teen as they are, rise above the drama and guide them through the murky world of hormones, social life, school and life calmly READ MORE