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Disappointment
I thought I would have been more disappointed than I was. A week ago today was the day I was expecting to run the Boston Marathon. Until, that is, the…
Lost & Found
Among other things, I will remember 2019 as the year of lost and found. In July, I lost my wedding ring. It was my third wedding ring in 39 years.…
On Gratitude
When I retired from my position as executive director of IJM Canada at the end of 2018, I found it difficult at first to establish a new rhythm for my…
When Dreams Die
When I was in California last month, I drove north from Palm Springs one day to explore a section of historic Route 66 and to visit the Mojave National Preserve.…
Easter Means Openness to Surprise
Last weekend on Good Friday while riding my bike through Springbank Park here in London, I noticed that the beech trees are still holding on to their leaves. The beech…