I just read a very important book that everyone over 30 should read!! BEING MORTAL by Atul Gawande. It is shocking, tough sensitive, very honest, it deals with the reality that death can happen at any age, it is a book that will stay with me for a long time! For me, it brought... Continue Reading →
Where Next in the World!!
It is the end of August and I am in cottage country, about 2 and a half hours North of Toronto visiting my friend, Betty, who is 86 years old! Betty has owned this cottage for over 40 years. She also spends a part of the year in a lovely home in Florida. Betty has... Continue Reading →
THRIVE
I am reading a book entitled, THRIVE by Arianna Huffington, she has chapter on Meditation! Below is quote that I liked: “People look for retreats for themselves, in the country, by the coast, or in the hills........ There is nowhere that a person can find a more peaceful and trouble free retreat than in his own... Continue Reading →
Reflections on across Canada trip! Plus San Francisco and Boston of the US of A
I am in one of my heart homes, Newfoundland, at the home of Cathie and Ches in Harbour Grace, where I had a summer home for 10 years. When I arrived, I was shocked and sad to see “For Sale” sign in front of the house, I have visited this house every summer since 2008,... Continue Reading →
Speaking Gigs and Perspective on Western Canada
My speaking gig started in San Francisco and I was fortunate enough to stay with a lovely couple, Jim and Deborah, in a gracious home, with a wonderful garden and a pool. Plus Jim owns 2 Vintage Motorcycles, both Harleys, and when you go for ride you wear Harley gear; shirts, hats etc. I gave... Continue Reading →