Category Archives: Relationships

It Takes A Village

Posted on August 23, 2012 by Karyn Climans

Saying goodbye to Michael in the Bahamas was one of the toughest things I’ve ever had to do. It didn’t help that while we were there, we had to say goodbye to his 3 dogs as well (including 2 of … Continue reading →

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Saying Goodbye

Posted on August 16, 2012 by Karyn Climans

I’m headed to the Bahamas today with my eldest son and closest friend, Jennifer. I wish I could tell you it is for a much needed and long overdue holiday. Unfortunately, we’re going to visit with and say goodbye to … Continue reading →

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Remembering My Dad

Posted on June 18, 2012 by Karyn Climans

I wrote this post one year ago but I still can’t think of a better way to remember my dad on Father’s Day than to re-post it again. Dear Dad, It’s been 24 years since you passed away but I … 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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Choosing To Be Kind

Posted on February 27, 2012 by Karyn Climans

This post is reprinted with permission from Pam at www.writewrds.com. Even though it was officially Kindness Week last week, the message is always relevant. Why shouldn’t every day be Kindness Day? Do you choose to be kind? This week, February … 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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It’s Lonely At The Top

Posted on August 20, 2011 by Karyn Climans

What do you do when you’re at work and you need a second opinion? My guess is you lean over to your colleague and ask him/her. This, of course, is impossible to do when you’re a sole entrepreneur working from … Continue reading →

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A Rocky Start

Posted on August 17, 2011 by Karyn Climans

Things were definitely off to a rocky start between my husband, Jeff, and new puppy, Harley. It had nothing to do with the dog and everything to do with the fact that I didn’t consult my husband about bringing home … Continue reading →

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What I Learned This Weekend

Posted on June 26, 2011 by Karyn Climans

It was girls weekend in Collingwood this past weekend and we had a BLAST! 5 of my closest friends that I’ve known since the early 1980’s and I laughed, hiked up the mountain, partied, ate/drank too much, and significantly boosted … Continue reading →

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I Haven’t Forgotten

Posted on June 19, 2011 by Karyn Climans

I decided to write a letter to my dad in honour of Father’s Day. Although I can’t deliver the letter to heaven (especially with a Canada Post strike on at the moment), I believe my dad is reading every one … Continue reading →

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