say what?

“I’ll eat it, but I don’t have to like it!” My six year old daughter says so many things beyond her years. Today it was the butternut squash risotto I was buying, just to try it, that she referred to. Squash soup being the bane of her existence, this risotto I’m sure sounded to her … Read more

Rounding the bend

It feels great to be near the end of this journey. I have loved studying for this post-degree. I am thrilled to have new opportunities on the horizon. I am awaiting the sense of accomplishment when that final transcript is complete with great excitement. Mostly, I can’t wait to get my life back in balance. … Read more

Olympic dichotomy

I have very mixed feelings about the Olympics, and especially the funding that goes into it. I love the patriotic spirit that people show during the Olympics, and I love the showcase of incredible athletic talent. I also value the excitement around physical activity that it promotes with children. I don’t love that so much … Read more

Navigating the world of community work

I am about one third through my field placement for my studies and am beginning to feel a bit overwhelmed at the task I have set for myself by the end of my placement. I am completing my placement in the office of Megan Leslie, Member of Parliament, who is a New Democrat and has … Read more

Trish speaks out against ignorant views of so-called x-weighted EXPERT

Speaking from experience… ceilidhontherun posted on Paul Plakas Talks About Fibromyalgiaceilidhontherun says:..of someone who is not overweight has never been overweight and in fact when signing up for x-weighted as a method of motivation to get back on track was not given a goal because according to x-weighted I am within my healthy bmi, I … Read more