…a true life lesson 102

Throughout my professional life I attended a number of seminars, workshops, and sessions geared towards personal development. There were many times I learned an updated technique or new method, but many times they seemed like a waste of time. Often, it wasn't until later that I would realize much of the information was productive, since … Continue reading …a true life lesson 102 →

…59 years + 365 days = 60!

Today just a quick note with this video! Thanks for checking out my blog...If you have a chance check out some of my previous posts and videos on this journey to 60! I had so much fun learning how to do this and its been a pleasure to be able to share those with you. … Continue reading …59 years + 365 days = 60! →

…I will never understand!

I do feel like I am in an especially weird time in my life. In just a week I move onto a new decade ... okay ... whoah ... I need a minute to really digest that......................okay ... I'm good! I confess it is a big deal for me, especially since I never thought I'd … Continue reading …I will never understand! →

…opportunity knocks…or does it?

No pictures this time...but another cool video at the end...please check it out! I remember the day after my high school graduation very well. With my meager belongings packed, I drove to the big city to start my first full time job! I actually couldn't leave fast enough. I had worked part time for a … Continue reading …opportunity knocks…or does it? →

A home, home, home on the Land!

Its been almost 30 years since Tim and I bought the 160 acres of land we call Willow Creek! We had hoped this place in the woods, would become a retreat and getaway from the hectic lives we were living! We had been searching for a while and the sunny day we walked around, in … Continue reading A home, home, home on the Land! →

Mr. Procrastination …who me?

Or....really John...its about time you posted something! 'Where has the time gone' are familiar words to those of us who...'wait' to do things. I'm sure I am not the only one who has started something with the best intentions, only to realize it's not what you expected, so you 'delay'? That's pretty innocent right? … Continue reading Mr. Procrastination …who me? →

Short and really sweet!

When I was a kid it wasn't unusual to hear a knock on the door from an unexpected neighbour or friend of my parents. They were just 'dropping in' because they just happened to be 'driving by.' In fact it was pretty common to never phone ahead to see if anyone was home, they just … Continue reading Short and really sweet! →

#ShareUR❤

Shake Shack is better than In N Out! New York's location is better than Palo Altos! I might be getting older! All of those are true and could quite possibly be controversial with some! We went to Shake Shack both times we were in New York over the last two years. There is … Continue reading #ShareUR❤ →

I did something remarkable today…

I did something remarkable today...that is, if today is Monday March 18, 2019...if its not, then I did something remarkable just a short while ago! Its been more years than I care to count since I did this. Tim and I were chatting and I asked him when the last time was and we both … Continue reading I did something remarkable today… →

…when I was your age!

Check out the...Wisdom of 59 video at the end of this post! So it has been a while since I wrote anything for this blog. We got home early January at the start of the longest stretch of cold weather Alberta has seen in the last 40 years. I found it so much more comfortable … Continue reading …when I was your age! →