Author Archives: Karyn Climans

Raising Entrepreneurs

Posted on May 17, 2012 by Karyn Climans

I was not the easiest child to parent. Don’t get me wrong … I did well in school and never got involved in drugs but I was often referred to as a “spirited” child. In other words, I was stubbornly … Continue reading →

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Motherhood is the Toughest Job

Posted on May 14, 2012 by Karyn Climans

Motherhood is the toughest job. Even though society likes to depict motherhood as all love and hugs and sweetness, the reality for a lot of moms is very different. As the mom of 2 special needs kids, I spent my … Continue reading →

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Corporate Greed

Posted on May 10, 2012 by Karyn Climans

I received notice today of yet another fee increase by Moneris; the company I have a contract with for online payment processing and the wireless terminal I use during marketplace events. The Royal Bank has also raised banking fees for … Continue reading →

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Mother’s Day is May 13th!

Posted on May 7, 2012 by Karyn Climans

LOVE  this proverb … God could not be everywhere and therefore he made mothers. ~ Jewish Proverb You don’t have to be religious to know the truth in the above. Wishing every mom a very Happy Mother’s Day! Do you … Continue reading →

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Time For Another Good Laugh

Posted on May 3, 2012 by Karyn Climans

Laughter keeps us young and happy! So here goes another post on ridiculous people doing even more ridiculous stuff: Idiot Number One I am a medical student currently doing a rotation in toxicology at the poison control center. Today, this … Continue reading →

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Arnie’s MRI

Posted on April 30, 2012 by Karyn Climans

Have you ever had an MRI? I have and they are pretty scary procedures especially when it’s your 1st time. The machines are noisy and you’re forced to lie still for long periods of time in a confined space. So … Continue reading →

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Triumph over Tragedy!

Posted on April 26, 2012 by Karyn Climans

This blog post is re-printed with the permission of its author, Belinda Williams. It takes a special type of person to overcome the tragedy that Belinda suffered one year ago. Wishing her a speedy recovery and a lifetime of safe … Continue reading →

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Take Shelter & Wear a Helmet!

Posted on April 23, 2012 by Karyn Climans

Take Shelter and Wear a Helmet! I’ve always promoted wearing a safety helmet for active sports but there’s another reason helmet wearing makes good sense: your helmet may protect you during life threatening storms. This is a true story: A … Continue reading →

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Oprah Live!

Posted on April 19, 2012 by Karyn Climans

What is it about Oprah that makes people fall in love with her? I was one of the many 1000’s of people (primarily women) who attended the Oprah Live event in Toronto yesterday. We stood in line for hours just … Continue reading →

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Bad Manners is Bad Business

Posted on April 16, 2012 by Karyn Climans

When I returned to my office this afternoon, there were several phone messages waiting for me. One of them took me by surprise. Here’s the message: “I have been trying to reach you for weeks but you never answer your … Continue reading →

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