Latest Reflections
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Apparently I Made a Travel Book
On Saturday, Mark and I leave for Europe. We’ve been planning this trip for a while. Switzerland. Italy. Austria. Travelling…
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Meh
Today I woke up and felt meh. The brain was throwing everything at me. Eat better. Exercise. Lose weight. Take…
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Down the Rabbit Hole We Go
Mark and I are off to Europe in less than two weeks on what is, in my view, an epic…
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It Is What It Is
Today is day four of my transition into retirement. I’m on vacation until my official retirement on September 22. It…
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Closed
So today, it hit me. I’m finished actively working for the Government of Canada. Breathe… It is bittersweet. It is…
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Discoveries
Each year we ‘buy’ a cherry tree or two from a local orchard and pick the cherries for our personal…
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Abundance
Basil is taking over my little patio herb garden. A week ago, I had one of those huge Costco basil…
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Slowly Exhale
Breathe in. Breathe out. It will be okay. Today, I submitted my retirement application documents. I feel a calmness. I’m…
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The Year I Finally Asked for Help
Today I begin my 57th trip around the sun. Looking back over the past year, I don’t think I will…
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Permission Granted
Have you ever felt the pressure of should? I should clean the bathroom, I should go get groceries, I should…