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Category Archives: Life stories
50 women who have inspired me? How about 20?
The other day I came across a blog called Some Kind of 50. To be more precise, I came across the most recent post in this blog, entitled ‘50 Women Who Have Inspired me’. I was instantly intrigued by the challenge … Continue reading →
A virtual tour of snow, lots of beautiful snow
There have been a number of blog posts lately lamenting unusual weather patterns. A blogger in the UK posted a spectacular field of snow drops, but voiced concern that, though stunning, they are blooming too early because of very warm spring … Continue reading →
Posted in Life stories
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Tagged cold weather, Fredericton, photography, snow, UNB, University of New Brunswick, winter
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8 Comments
When is a credit not really a credit? Just ask Air Canada
It’s a sad day when grandparents have to cancel their planned flights to spend Christmas with their kids and grandkids, but that’s what we had to do when we both came down with the cold to end all colds in … Continue reading →
Posted in Life stories, Travel
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Tagged Air Canada, business, flight credits, flying, service satifaction, ticket prices, travel
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14 Comments
In praise of the next generation – and the newest generation
I have been blessed to have had the opportunity to watch many, many young people become responsible, engaging, and impressive adults. I’ve experienced this with 2 sons, 21 nieces and nephews, children of our friends, and literally hundreds of my … Continue reading →
Posted in Children's stories, Life stories, Robby Robin
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Tagged children, family, happiness, parenting, raising children, Robby Robin, Writing for children
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7 Comments
New Year’s reflections and resolutions, 2019 version
A new year is upon us; January 1, 2019 is just a few days away. My, how time flies. As far as I know, I’m the only one in my family who makes New Year’s resolutions, although I should ask … Continue reading →
Posted in Children's stories, Life stories
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Tagged 2019, blogging, Creativity, family, friendship, happiness, inspiration, motivation, New Year's resolutions, news, perseverance, quilting, relationships, running, writing, Writing for children
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12 Comments
I think I’m too old to give advice to young people
I still remember when I was 10 years old and excitedly told my grandmother that I had bought my first 45 (rpm record), Blue Suede Shoes by Elvis Presley. I was 10; she was 75. She not only didn’t seem … Continue reading →
Posted in Leadership, Life stories
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Tagged advice, aging, compassion, courage, decency, family, George HW Bush funeral, getting old, history, humility, inspiration, kindness, perseverance, stress, stress in workplace, stress in youth, technology, worldview
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14 Comments
The power of running … and the running community
Running equals sneakers plus putting one foot in front of the other. Period. Or I suppose some people might even eliminate the sneakers. The point is that it’s the easiest possible physical activity to get started with. At least in … Continue reading →
Posted in Leadership, Life stories, Running
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Tagged bad puns, drug addiction, finishing last, fun run, Mark Kirby, New York City marathon, NYC Marathon, puns, recreational runners, running, running community, Running Room
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