Category Archives: Life

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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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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You Want To Do What?

Posted on April 5, 2012 by Karyn Climans

For those of you that haven’t heard, my eldest son is currently on a university 3rd year exchange program in Australia. It’s more play than work but he deserves it. He’s a great kid and an excellent student. But I … Continue reading →

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Life is Good!

Posted on March 22, 2012 by Karyn Climans

It’s mid March and I’m sitting on my back patio drinking a glass of wine. I’m wearing a tank top and shorts and I’m still hot. My dogs are sitting with me … the German Shepherd is busy trying to … Continue reading →

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Stuck at Home for March Break?

Posted on March 12, 2012 by Karyn Climans

Are you and your family staying at home this March Break? I don’t know about you but I used to feel sorry for myself when my kids were younger and we seemed like one of the only families who weren’t … Continue reading →

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My Big Stinker Skunk Day

Posted on February 9, 2012 by Karyn Climans

Hope you don’t mind if I share a testimonial with you that was written by a friend/customer, Christy Cook (President of TeachMy.com). I just thought what she had to say was delightful: It’s not every day I dress up as … Continue reading →

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Remembering What Matters Most

Posted on December 21, 2011 by Karyn Climans

I have a confession to make: It’s December 21st and I haven’t finished my holiday shopping, written a single holiday card, done any decorating, or baked Christmas cookies. Normally this situation would keep me awake at night worrying but, to … Continue reading →

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Life is Precious

Posted on October 16, 2011 by Karyn Climans

You never know what’s going to happen one day to the next. Life is certainly unpredictable! Several weeks ago, I heard about a Toronto single mom of 3 young sons, Tracey Dort-Kyne, who was in a severe cycling accident that … Continue reading →

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I’m An Empty Nester

Posted on September 12, 2011 by Karyn Climans

It’s eerily quiet in my house (even the dogs are resting). There are no extra loads of laundry waiting to be done and no one is asking me what’s for dinner because they’re starving. Does this sound heavenly to you? … Continue reading →

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My Big Mouth

Posted on August 14, 2011 by Karyn Climans

My big mouth has gotten me in to trouble twice in the past week. I unintentionally but nonetheless publicly criticized someone on twitter & was rightfully rebuffed. The other incident involved a company I mentioned on social media sites because, … Continue reading →

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