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In praise of play

In praise of play

Think back: when was the last time you PLAYED? I don’t mean a spirited round of golf. Or your weekly baseball team’s game. I mean purely playing, running around like...

In praise of play

Think back: when was the last time you PLAYED? I don’t mean a spirited round of golf. Or your weekly baseball team’s game. I mean purely playing, running around like...

Making the most of summer: having fun with your friends

Making the most of summer: having fun with your...

Ah summer! my favourite time of year. Being a gardener and part-time mermaid means that summer really is my season to shine. And I know for many folks in Ottawa...

Making the most of summer: having fun with your...

Ah summer! my favourite time of year. Being a gardener and part-time mermaid means that summer really is my season to shine. And I know for many folks in Ottawa...

When friendships hit a wall or wind down

When friendships hit a wall or wind down

<photo by Liza Summer> Have you ever been in a position where a friendship seems to be ending, or you’re facing serious conflict? For this month’s blog I spoke with...

When friendships hit a wall or wind down

<photo by Liza Summer> Have you ever been in a position where a friendship seems to be ending, or you’re facing serious conflict? For this month’s blog I spoke with...

A culture of kindness and connection

A culture of kindness and connection

I don’t know about  you, but people are always talking to me. Complete strangers feel the need to chat with me. In Austria, for instance. I don’t speak German, and...

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A culture of kindness and connection

I don’t know about  you, but people are always talking to me. Complete strangers feel the need to chat with me. In Austria, for instance. I don’t speak German, and...

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Friendship over the long haul: the tough times

Friendship over the long haul: the tough times

Connecting means that friendships will form over time. Some of those will last a lifetime. Some will last a season. But they’ll all be special. I’m at an age where...

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Friendship over the long haul: the tough times

Connecting means that friendships will form over time. Some of those will last a lifetime. Some will last a season. But they’ll all be special. I’m at an age where...

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“Hello. Have we met yet?”

“Hello. Have we met yet?”

Last year, Sue B. Zimmerman (@theinstagramexpert) proposed this idea as a tip on her Instagram feed. The idea is to create a short introduction so that people visiting your page...

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“Hello. Have we met yet?”

Last year, Sue B. Zimmerman (@theinstagramexpert) proposed this idea as a tip on her Instagram feed. The idea is to create a short introduction so that people visiting your page...

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  • In praise of play

    In praise of play

    Think back: when was the last time you PLAYED? I don’t mean a spirited round of golf. Or your weekly baseball team’s game. I mean purely playing, running around like...

    In praise of play

    Think back: when was the last time you PLAYED? I don’t mean a spirited round of golf. Or your weekly baseball team’s game. I mean purely playing, running around like...

  • Making the most of summer: having fun with your friends

    Making the most of summer: having fun with your...

    Ah summer! my favourite time of year. Being a gardener and part-time mermaid means that summer really is my season to shine. And I know for many folks in Ottawa...

    Making the most of summer: having fun with your...

    Ah summer! my favourite time of year. Being a gardener and part-time mermaid means that summer really is my season to shine. And I know for many folks in Ottawa...

  • When friendships hit a wall or wind down

    When friendships hit a wall or wind down

    <photo by Liza Summer> Have you ever been in a position where a friendship seems to be ending, or you’re facing serious conflict? For this month’s blog I spoke with...

    When friendships hit a wall or wind down

    <photo by Liza Summer> Have you ever been in a position where a friendship seems to be ending, or you’re facing serious conflict? For this month’s blog I spoke with...

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