His outrage was explosive! Publicly chastised, his eyes glared with resentment. And, there I stood – guilty of poking the eye of the tiger with a (judgement) stick.
How My Mother Moved In With Me, Without Losing My Mind
I had what I considered to be the ideal work life balance. It was meticulously and painstakingly carved out and negotiated over the last 10 years, since the birth of my oldest son. My routine satisfied my wife, my kids and myself. Then, with one phone call, all of us were thrown into a sea of change.
Choosing a Fence Style That is Perfect for Your Needs
They say that good fences make good neighbors. While this may not necessarily be written in stone, the basis of this age-old adage is true. Good fences also make for good gardens, safe homes, and protected family and pets.
What to Expect When Your Parent Moves into a Retirement Community
There’s no doubt that having a parent or loved one move into a senior retirement community brings about substantial change. Not only for your parents, but for your entire family as well.
Tarmac Meditations: Haiku # 28
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Zines: An Impactful Alternative To Expression On Social Media
Zines remained popular through 2011 when they hit a mainstream high. In 2019, zines remain popular, but only to those who know they exist. The younger generations who grew up with Facebook and Instagram don’t know what they’re missing.
Teaching Within Bill 21
Then my mind drifted to many years ago; to a student, wearing a hijab, writing in my class. Did she want to be a teacher, a police officer, a judge? I thought about where her life may have taken her and suddenly, as if with a new reality in my life as a teacher, it hit me.
7 Common Sleep Disorders You Should Know About
Everyone has had a sleepless night one time or an other. However, having constant sleepless nights is a serious issue. Sleep is an important part of our daily life as no one can survive without sleeping for days on end.
Climbing Out of A Black Hole
The parable of the alcoholic stuck in a hole has always resonated deeply with me. Before I mustered up the courage to go into detox and treatment, I found myself stuck in a black hole for the second time in my life. I did not think I would make it out alive this time. The story of the alcoholic stuck in a hole goes like this ...
What’s Being Done to Stop Global Counterfeit Drug Production?
You may have heard of counterfeit drugs in the context of rave culture and illegal substances. However, you may be surprised to find out that there are a number of subpar, fake drugs flying around the global pharmaceutical industry itself. That’s right — people are getting counterfeit medication and suffering the consequences of it.
The Importance of Surrender
Surrender is a word I have heard so many times in my life of trying to get sober. I am the type of addict who lost count of the number of times he relapsed. There was this want from me for everything bad to stop and for me to no longer do drugs, but that want was just not enough. At the same time I wanted to be sober and for the pain to stop, I also kept directing my own life.
Woodwynn Farms: Labyrinth, Peace Sanctuary Sculpture Park
Labyrinths are not like a maze. A maze is confusing. Labyrinth's on the other hand, are a place where you can't get lost. You simply follow the path and trust the process. It is a metaphor for life. They have been around for several thousand years.
Connor Beaton – Making a Difference With Man Talks
Connor Beaton is the founder of Man Talks, a monthly discussion forum aimed at men that has attracted a huge following. “I organized the group to address the question ‘What are the biggest problems of men?’ and to shed light on how men can excel as husbands, fathers & providers,” says Connor.
Bali: Plastic Purgatory or Green Dream? – Part 1
Expressive, passionate, and just a little nervous, Melati, 16, and Isabel, 14, spoke for six minutes about a massive worldwide problem which has been apparent on Balinese beaches and in its surrounding oceans for decades, plastic pollution. Students of Green School Bali, the sisters have grown up on the island, experiencing first-hand how its environment has been progressively trashed.
