When I was a kid, my parents shipped me and my sisters to a lodge for the entire summer. Kind of …
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Why Do I Write?
I had always considered blogs as pretentious. They were places where the writers could post updates …
The Numbers in My Life
I’ve posted a blog called ‘Teaching by the Numbers’. Lately, I’ve been thinking about how my life …
Rising from the Ashes
Just over a year ago, I was driving to the TorontoIslandAirport to pick up one of my sisters who was …
I Thought It Was Just Me — a Review
How many times have you heard “You ought to be ashamed of yourself!” OR, and more insidious, how …
The Gifts of Imperfection — a Review
The Gifts of ImperfectionBrené BrownHazelden, 2010ISBN: 078-1-59285-840-1I first heard Brené Brown …
My ‘River’
I’ve been reading and re-reading the latest posts on the WEL-Systems® site and now so much is moving …
The Joy of Letting Go — The Gift I Give MySelf
I cannot convey the depth of joy I am feeling in getting rid of things -- The best feeling has been …
Working Effectively with Special Needs Learners
Thoughts and Issues There are three things that it takes to work effectively with special needs …
Transition Points
A few days ago my best friend called to tell me that her aunt had just died. I knew that her aunt …
Standing Up for MySelf
In the months after my mother died, it seemed that I was always going to see my doctor about some …
Losing my Messiah Complex
When I read The Fountainhead I got very annoyed with Ayn Rand’s position that altruism is a …
I have always believed that people should have opportunities to realize their full power. Are you ready to explore your journey?