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

My vision…

This is a very romantic picture of being in business, I realize. But they say that one should envision things as you wish them be, as if they were already as such. This is how I want my dream to unfold… I get the girls off to school then arrive at the shop early in … Read more

Halloween & Unicef

Halloween is always a fun time. This year, Breanna was very passionate about raising money for the children in Africa who don’t have thie thigns we have. As she said. She felt it was very important for her to try to raise as much money as she can to help the children have aschool, or … Read more

It’s been a long time since I blogged in any regularity. I’d like to turn things around. Writing once was a great outlet for me. For those who follow my ramblings elsewhere, you’ll know this has been a challenging time. I’m not anywhere near fit anymore, and I am struggling to stay on top of … Read more