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for the love of a dog

When I was a child my father  wanted us to grow up with a dog.  He hatched his plan when I was four years old by bringing home a shiny black puppy someone had given him.  We named him Dip. … Continue reading

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Digging in the deep well of pride

Last night I ran into someone that was once a good friend. The end of our friendship caused a lot of pain and soul searching and somebody’s pride caused a refusal to make amends and forgive. Pride and ego have … Continue reading

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Be Safe!

A few days ago I wrote an article called the illusion of control. There was a lot of conversation amongst my friends regarding that article. For some, it jarred them as they had never really thought about it. For others, … Continue reading

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Ageing as a sissy

Someone once said that ageing is not for sissies. Of course we all know that as we head into the rejuvenating over 50 club a few things begin to go south and a few things could use a little tightening. … Continue reading

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The illusion of control

Several years ago my only and younger brother was killed in a head on collision on a spring school day. I was young and just stepping out as an independent adult ready to take the world by the tail. He … Continue reading

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Divide and conquer part 2

Yesterday my post Divide and Conquer discussed aspects of racism in our society. After more thought I realized I was not finished. As parents and concerned adults, how do we go about teaching our children how to survive in the … Continue reading

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Divide and conquer

This morning I read an article someone had posted on facebook. The article was apparently written by a black man whose intent was to shelter his children from the stings of racism in our society. The writer had erroneously thought … Continue reading

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Is there a kishu for life?

In the wilds of Patagonia I learned how to use a kishu. For those not knowing what a kishu is, it saves one from the elements as well as hypothermia should you run into the extremes of weather. The kishu … Continue reading

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Links along the way

I am on the tail end of a great adventurous journey with 8 wonderful women. For the past year I have trained and planned for the chance to climb these 3 peaks in South America. I never really understood how … Continue reading

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Guilt

It has always amazed me how much guilt runs our lives. One would ask when an action is motivated by guilt, is it a true action from the heart? When we allow ourselves to be swayed or handled by guilt … Continue reading

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