balance
I scream from the rooftops that I need balance! I find myself in the midst of an existential crisis. You see, since I am a teacher I have the luxury of two months vacation every summer. I am now right in the Continuer la lecture balance
Archives des catégories : thoughts and concerns
Evolving…
Ah the joys of summer. For most that means the joy of vacation time, getting away or even playing tourist in one’s own city. For others it simply means time off from work to try to get things off their Continuer la lecture Evolving…
Off she goes!
As parents we want our children to spread their wings and fly away. When they leave to build their own lives is when you know or you hope they are ready to conquer the world. This week our oldest is Continuer la lecture Off she goes!
to deal with illness, you better be heathy
Recently I found myself on hold on the phone for 15 minutes before hanging up. It was my second attempt to reach an office in our health system. Before the calls I searched the internet for the office names and phone Continuer la lecture to deal with illness, you better be heathy
The Dad identity
In honour of Father’s Day I wanted to write some awe inspiring words of celebration in honour of the father of my children; an Ode to Fatherhood if you will. But I won’t. You see, I am the partner in the parenting Continuer la lecture The Dad identity
committees
Sometimes I think to join committees you should be committed. I say this as I finish a 3 year mandate on the User Committee of a residence of people who are losing their autonomy. Wednesday this week is my last official act Continuer la lecture committees
Don’t Assume
A few weeks ago I touched upon hospital beds and how they were a place for silliness and family time. The hours spent visiting my husband in the hospital with the children, cuddled on the bed watching TV or sitting on Continuer la lecture Don’t Assume
Mother’s Day
cMother’s Day was the best ever this year! I am sure you sense I had an earth shattering, tear jerker of a Mother’s Day to make such a statement. Obviously it was neither. The day was simply a day full of Continuer la lecture Mother’s Day
a soft place to land
I am a Ted Talk fan. I have them running when I am cleaning up paperwork or correcting quick quizzes. I use Ted Talks as many use the radio; as company and background noise and great food for thought. A newer Ted Talk Continuer la lecture a soft place to land
storms
It is now spring here in Montreal which means that we have both snow and flowers in the yard in the same week. Fairly typical for the season. When looking at a weather app. on my phone, it seems they Continuer la lecture storms