Monthly Archives: January 2011

Some Things Are Meant To Be

Yesterday around noon, I was relaxing and reading the newspaper. Some articles were engaging but, for the most part, I was flipping casually through the “fluff”. Suddenly a photo caught my attention. Holt Renfrew was advertising the Kate Middleton Faux … Continue reading

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Our Brains Are Fragile!

Why does it take the injury of a hockey superstar to bring the discussion about head injuries back in to the headlines? Of course, it’s tragic that Sidney Crosby, the current sports hero of all Canadians (remember his last minute … Continue reading

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Not a good day today!

Here’s a summary of today’s little surprises: The cost of mailing by Canada Post a single helmet cover to the US went up from $6.94 to $10.00. FedEx Trade Networks will now charge a $20.00 processing fee for all shipments … Continue reading

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An Evening of Awesome!

Picture a night of intrigue, fantasy, and fire-breathing acrobats, unfolding against a dramatic background of ancient brick and modern chic – and all of it in support of one of Toronto’s most deserving charities! Child Development Institute, a registered United … Continue reading

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This one made me laugh!

I can’t take credit for writing this but I couldn’t resist sharing it. Enjoy!!! IMPORTANT HEALTH ADVICE FOR WOMEN Do you have feelings of inadequacy? Do you suffer from shyness? Do you sometimes wish you were more assertive? If you … Continue reading

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No Pain, No Gain … NO WAY!

I was in my early 20’s during the 1980’s Jane Fonda era of fitness. The premise was “No Pain, No Gain”. In retrospect, this was a very dangerous way of thinking and I have the achy knees to prove it. … Continue reading

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I Have A Dream!

I have a dream that one day this nation will rise up and live out the true meaning of its creed: All men are created equal. Regardless of the colour of their skin, sexual orientation, special needs, religious beliefs, or … Continue reading

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Tobogganing is a Great Pastime!

One of my favourite winter sports as a child was tobogganing. Racing to the top of the snowy hill and then rocketing down at full speed was exhilarating! Our favourite tobogganing run was Centennial Hill – half of the hill … Continue reading

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Blogging is a lot of work!

In Spring 2010, I started blogging, developed a facebook site and began tweeting! Since then, I’ve discovered it’s a lot of work. No wonder some people do this as a full-time job! As a small business owner, my number one … Continue reading

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Stop Taxing Us To Death

Can someone please explain how the HST is supposed to be helping my small business? Do you ever feel you’ve been had? The Ontario Government spent months claiming that, “Small Businesses Will Get Big Boost From HST”. In fact, John … Continue reading

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