Thoughts from my Mat
A collection of ideas, opinions & thoughts that pop into my mind.
The only guarantees in life are death and taxes…
I’m not sure who said this first, but I’ve heard it more times than I can count. I’m not particularly interested in talking about taxes… but death… death has been very present in my whole life - especially for the past few months. Don’t worry - I’m not dying - at...
Being Human or Human Being
It is already over a week into the new year and let me tell you - I am still feeling a little stuck in that weird holiday fog. You know the one where you aren’t even sure what day it is? I’m still knee deep in it. So what am I doing about it? Giving myself grace...
Riding The Roller Coaster Of Life
Y’all, the past couple of weeks have kicked my butt. I had an amazing vacation and within 48 hours of arriving home was terribly sick. I ended up with bronchitis and an ear infection that caused the eardrum in my right ear to collapse. Part of me wishes that I...
Diving Into Joy
It’s The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year I LOVE October. It is my favourite month. I love the shift in the weather as it turns cooler. I love the colours of the leaves. I love the flavours of fall - pumpkin, apple, and all of the soups. I love football. I love...
Ch-Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes…
Ch - Ch - Ch - Ch - Changes…. And if you can hear David Bowie singing in your head when you read that, we are absolutely on the same wavelength. Seriously, September has rolled up on us awfully quickly it seems, and whether it is about back to school or back to work...
An Ode To Breathing
When I decided to make the theme for this month’s newsletter “It’s Getting Hot In Here…” I apparently knew what I was talking about. I am currently hiding inside as we are in an extreme heat warning here in Hamilton and looking out the window wistfully. You see, I...