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Getting out of the fast lane

September 1, 2011 “I used to drive in the fast lane. Then I pulled over.” I saw this quote in…

making choices, quotes, slowing down, taking the long way, walking vs driving

Whatever would I do without those markers?

August 31, 2011 I feel like I am getting a handle on things. I have my calendars almost all set…

bimonthly, buffer days, calendars, daily, focus days, free days, Jack Canfield, schedule, Success Principles, yearly

How exciting can “normal” be?

August 30, 2011 Tomorrow is the first day of class for my 15-year old son. I’m sure it would be…

children, expectations, experiences, normalcy, parental concerns, travel

Pollyanna vs the voices

August 29, 2011 The voices have started. They started a couple of weeks ago. As today approached, they became louder…

Canadian Golden Flaxseed, courage, fear, negative thoughts, optimism, optimistic, Pollyanna, positive thoughts

Using chores to build self-esteem in children

August 28, 2011 I have always upheld the belief that having the responsibility to complete chores is important for a…

children, chores, expectations, family unit, positive beliefs, self-worth

Movies worth watching – again

August 27, 2011 I watched “A Beautiful Mind” today with my son. Although this movie was released in 2001, this…

A Beautiful Mind, animated films, Chicken LIttle, Hoodwinked, movies, Shrek, Shrek 2, Shrek Forever After, Shrek the Third, Stuart Little, The Sixth Sense

Test driving the options

August 26, 2011 One week ago my son and I had left on our road trip from Edmonton, Alberta, to…

accident, Altima, Charger, Dodge, Dodge Charger, Ford, Ford Fusion, Fusion, insurance, Mazda, Mazda 3, Nissan, Nissan Altima, rental cars, test drive

Passing down stories

August 25, 2011 I spent the day visiting my 79 year-old father. We spent the afternoon looking at pictures. Each…

connections, family, horse racing, seniors, standardbred, storytelling

Negotiation 101

August 24, 2011 I spent most of today on the phone negotiating with my insurance adjustor. It all seemed like…

accident, advocating, claim, insurance, insurance claim, negotiation, win-win

Laying the foundation

August 23, 2011 Today I decided to take matters into my own hands. I still hadn’t heard from the insurance…

accident, chiropractor, Dr. John Tancock, insurance claim, steps in making a claim, Tancock Chiropractor Clinic, vacation

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