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I’m sitting here in my quiet office cleaning out ancient inboxes from long-forgotten email addresses. I came across a notice about an old post from an old blog. I’d completely forgotten about “Born Filter Free” so I was excited to re-read some very old stories. I never did spend much time on that old blog, but this story had me laughing out loud a couple of times so I’m pasting below. I… Read More
Do you remember that time I said I was going to ride across Canada….and then I did? It took leaving the world of work for a couple of months, but taking care of myself means I’ll be a better leader upon my return. I’ve been home a week now and I’ve just finished writing all my stories in my leather bound journal. I’m not sure when this one will hit my blog;… Read More
Spending time with Tanya at Le Baluchon Eco Village was yet another cup-filling, soul-softening time on this cross-Canada motorcycle adventure. Sure I had taken time to stop and smell the flowers here and there, but it has been mostly eat-sleep-ride-repeat. I mean don’t get me wrong, I live for that, but after 5 weeks, stopping to engage in a little bit of self-care was a welcome rest. Tanya booked us in for… Read More
When my very dear friend Chrissy picked me up for lunch my first new day at Mom’s, it was as though the years since our last visit were mere moments. I’d forgotten how much I missed her bright smile! We laughed over lunch, laughed while we walked the beach, and laughed again on the drive back. The next day we went for a very long walk and talked about things only good… Read More
After breakfast I loaded up to head to the ferry from PEI to Nova Scotia. The night before, Sam gave me sound advice to drive through some beautiful areas on my way to the boat. It was a lovely day for a ride and I was grateful to see more of PEI before catching my ride to the mainland. Again, timing was on my side! Although I was a little concerned when… Read More
After perusing the waterfront in Charlottetown I walked back from the Memorial for Irish Settlers in quiet reflection. I passed a busy street full of people dancing to live music where two establishments were jam packed with party-goers of all ages! The John Brown Grille on Victoria Row was certainly the place to be that night! There wasn’t a seat to be had outside, but I found a stool up at the… Read More
When I arrived at Tanya and Rob’s place, I was greeted with all the love I felt when Tanya and I first connected last fall at my place in Alberta. After she and her brother Chris went home following Bruce’s service, I was left to grieve alone. To be honest, I didn’t know how to do it. I stuffed all the feels right down to my toes and carried on with my… Read More
The Happy Canuck 