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Blink … Canada is again at war

Blink … Canada is again at war

In the blink of an eye, Canada is, once again, at war.
Family - but not just by blood or marriage

Family - but not just by blood or marriage

Ed, my neighbour next door, has often told me the only best friend you can count on is a dog. "A dog is loyal and true," claims Ed. "A human friend is like a family member in that they will let you down sooner or later.
Don't believe everything you hear

Don't believe everything you hear

Every time I get groceries I am amazed at some of the cover stories on the fitness magazines. I am even more amazed that people actually believe it. There is so much misleading information out there it is hard to know what to believe.
Spring into appreciating the little things

Spring into appreciating the little things

I shed a few layers yesterday and took a risk going outside without a winter jacket. It?s about time and although walking east was a little chillier the sun was shining and I?m feeling hopeful about spring.
Lessons from the Sea: Higher ground

Lessons from the Sea: Higher ground

It's been quite the week. I thought I'd put Lessons from the Sea to rest and then the world was informed of the horrific tsunami in Japan.
Worst-case scenarios don't build community

Worst-case scenarios don't build community

Dear Editor Mr. Pattinson, in his letter (Credit Union CUPlex Mathematics 101, March 9 News-Optimist), said, "the people who weren't paying attention to the capital expenditure being promoted by a majority of city counicl had better start.
Remember to have daddy-daughter dates

Remember to have daddy-daughter dates

Spending time with your daughter enhances your relationship with her. As I mentioned in a previous post, it is not just about quality time, it is about quantity time. To make your daughter feel loved, and wanted, you need to spend time together.
More apologies called for

More apologies called for

Dear Editor Feb. 28, Jason Kenney, Canadian Minister of Immigration and Multiculturalism apologized to the House of Commons. "This is very serious and unacceptable," said Kenney's spokesman Alykhan Velshi.
Evolution from ringing to jiggling

Evolution from ringing to jiggling

Ever have a feeling something?s missing? That it should be there, used to be there, but now is gone? I noticed it several times in recent weeks, but I couldn?t put my finger on it. There was something I wasn?t hearing anymore: cell phones ringing.
In appreciation of PBS

In appreciation of PBS

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