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Measuring Success

So, yesterday I wrote a blog about shifting the narrative. Believe me, I am working on that! The idea was prompted by a blog I read recently that a friend had posted on Facebook. It began, “I want to go … Continue reading

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Shifting the Narrative

It may be that I just had my birthday. It may be that the winter seems unending. It may be that the news is wearing me down. It may be that my resolutions from January are long-forgotten and I feel … Continue reading

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Manufacturing Time

This morning, as I drove to work, I listened to The Current on CBC radio. Host Matt Galloway was interviewing a salesman for private jets. The article was about the rise in the sale of private jets in the face … Continue reading

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Echoes, Traditions, Fresh Starts

Yep, it is day 3 of the new year and I still feel sluggish, confused as to what day it is and, did I say, sluggish?. The socializing and eating marathon of the festive season has now pretty much passed. … Continue reading

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T’Was the Night Before the Night Before

December 23rd in a minister’s life means making sure everything is ready for Christmas Eve. That does not mean, “Are the cookies ready for Santa and are the presents all under the tree”. That happens too, it is a given. … Continue reading

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Longest Night

December 22, Sunday night, is the winter solstice or the longest night of the year for those of us who live in the Northern Hemisphere. The sun will rise at 7:48 and set in the afternoon at 4:43 giving us … Continue reading

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Facing Upheaval

The political situation in many parts of the world seems to be in upheaval. The British continue to struggle to find a way to exit. The President of the US tweets angry comments to a 16 year-old climate activist. And, … Continue reading

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W.A.I.T

Like many of you I scurried off to the theatre to see the film “A Beautiful Day in the Neighbourhood” starring Tom Hanks and Matthew Rhys. It was not quite what I expected as the film really centered on the … Continue reading

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Community Spirit and Christmas Cookies

Saturday was our annual Christmas Marketplace. We have been holding this for a few years now and every year it gets bigger and better. Every available space in the building is put to good use. The auditorium holds the bake … Continue reading

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Saint ~ Sinner; Sinner ~ Saint

Last night I had a parade of spooky and entertaining visitors to my door. A mermaid dropped in, a cute little skunk sprayed me with air freshener from under her curled tail, a box of french fries and a bottle … Continue reading

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