I was born with a heart defect, and at eight months old, I had open heart surgery. At the time, my parents were informed I wouldn’t live past the age of 12. Earlier this month, I turned 40. Adults with Transposition of the Great Arteries (TGA) who have survived a Mustard or Senning procedure are very rare.
Archives for 2016
Poppies: Symbols of remembrance
I’ve actually heard people saying that poppies and Remembrance Day itself on November 11th are meant to glorify war. There couldn’t be anything farther from the truth.
Make a Difference: Adam Richmond – Inspiring the Next Generation of Comedians
Most children arrive with some dance and musical training and even some experience in acting, but very few show up with comedic skills. So, it helps to have a guiding hand from experienced comics who understand qualities like timing and writing and re-writing comedy material.
48 Hours in Quebec City
Beautiful Quebec City became, in 1985, the first North American city to have its historic core declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It’s a consistent winner, receiving many of the most prestigious destination awards offered internationally. So, take an easy drive from southern Ontario to come and see what draws 4.7 million visitors, per year, to this Canadian jewel.
The News
Our heart aches – not from regret, but from the memory of what was.
The Dominican Republic: Its Amazing North Coast
We loved our earlier visits to Punta Cana but we were enchanted by Puerto Plata and the opportunity to enjoy its excellent wide, sandy beaches (among the best in the Caribbean) and wonderful mountain views, but also the many attractions beyond our Iberostar resort.
Driverless Vehicles on Stretches of Highway I-5 are a Close Reality
A group of Seattle tech veterans recently released a proposal to introduce a driverless ribbon of highway I-5 stretching from Seattle to Vancouver they are calling “The Cascadia Corridor.” The suggested plan released by Madrona venture Group, could be phased in over a decade and could allow self-driving vehicles in dedicated car-pool lanes in off-peak hours to start.
48 Hours in Barcelona
Barcelona is Spain’s top tourist destination and for good reason, its art and architecture rivals that of any other great European city… a thriving and evolving cultural centre, there is something for everyone in Barcelona.
Open Your Mind – Activities in Turkey That Are Good For Your Mind and Spirit
You’re looking to broaden your experience by visiting somewhere different and do things that you’ve not done before. Enter Turkey. This country with its city of Istanbul which stands at the gateway where East meets West has much to offer anyone who comes here on a spiritual retreat or soul-searching journey. Here are a few suggestions.
Top Reasons to Support Medical Research
Without the benefits of medical research, the human lifespan would be much shorter than it is today. In order to continue making medical breakthroughs, we must find ways to fund and support research of diseases and cures.
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