I overheard a teen talking the other day about another teen. The subject apparently had been working out and was doing some body building. The comment was, “It’s good he’s getting big muscles. His ego is so big that he will need the muscles to save him from the trouble his ego gets him into.”…
Today, I opened up my Facebook and the first thing I saw was a post listing my memories from years gone by. Facebook is full of “stuff” and often, I just delete it and keep going. This morning, I decided to take a stroll down memory lane. My memories for today? Time with friends, a…
As my girls scurry around, packing for an upcoming conference, I am making thank you notes. I remember, as a little girl, on Christmases and birthdays, before I went to bed at night, a thank you note would be penned to each and every person who took the time to invest in me. As a…
I have worked in water safety for almost four decades; in pools, on beaches, swimming lessons, coaching, program development and lots and lots of other bits and pieces. Periodically, I’ll take a position at a new facility or an old facility will revamp. When this happens, it is often time for a performance review. These…
Last spring, we attended a Duke of Edinburgh award ceremony. A number of young people had completed the award and were being recognized for their effort. The Governor General of Canada addressed the assembly and esteemed the attitudes and dedication of the participants. His closing remarks were what stood out most significantly. “Be who God…
With the global pandemic, COVID-19, closing our borders and shutting down travel and trade, I have been trying to be deliberate about getting out and being in the sunshine. The other day, my husband and I and one of our sons, and our two dogs headed to the beach. Our stretch of beach is really…