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I love visiting new places, meeting new people and hearing their stories and once I tell people I am a storyteller, it is quite fascinating how they too want to share their stories with me. I was [...]

In order to get a visa to come to Canada, points were allocated to those speaking a 2nd language and I was no exception. Upon arrival for my interview with the officer, I was asked to provide [...]

“You can’t make decisions based on fear and the possibility of what might happen.”― Michelle Obama. “Just really, really believe in what you’re trying to do. Don’t let people [...]

  Too many of us are not living our dreams because we are living our fears. ~Les Brown We have all been there. Frozen like deer in the headlights. Panicked! Can’t move! Can’t function! Can’t [...]

He was a little guy.  Maybe 3 ½ or 4.years of age. He was tall for his age and he did not want to be there. His grandmother had brought him to the library this fine fall evening along with [...]

Words matter. Meanings matter. Instructions matter.   Sometimes we believe our instructions are crystal clear. (Ever read any of those “how to” set up manuals lately??) but it ain’t [...]

I want to share this story because it made my day when it happened.  I was visiting a school in Toronto and sitting in front of me in eager anticipation was a Grade 1 class. They are open [...]