Has someone ever impressed or inspired you so much that you’re bursting with pride – just to know them and hear their story? We all have one and mine is my childhood bestie who celebrated 6 years of sobriety this month! ICYMI, September is National Recovery Month. From my research, it should be “international”…
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Who else in the North is crossing their fingers saying “spring is finally here” and hoping it sticks! Mother nature must have been waiting for May to start because the nice weather seems to be sticking around! This one is short as I know this weekend and coming week is all about Mother’s Day shopping…
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It’s 2022. Another year gone and it makes me wonder – what is a year anymore? I read my post from 01.01.2021 and THAT seems like yesterday! 2021 was busy. I experienced ups, downs, celebrated successes and had many great lessons along the way but as busy as it was in some ways, it…
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Good intentions and even better, actions speak louder than words. ‘Tis the season once again and a reminder to us all to remember the real reason for this season. Family, health, gratitude, mental wellness…keep filling in your own blanks. Gift giving is tradition and I love giving as well as receiving but, in my…
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November 7th, 2013 is the day we became a forever family and here’s a piece I posted as a first blog entry a few years ago. Take a read if you like and please enjoy. A big day for us in so many ways. Our family grew as we brought home an 18-month-old baby…
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What is the plan for this holiday season folks? For us, it will be like the rest of 2020 and just like everyone else, we won’t be doing anything like holiday seasons of the past. This year is different from a work perspective too so yes, working for ourselves and still need to do…
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It’s December 2020 and it’s a big month in our family. Anniversary, two birthday’s and of course the holiday festivities and the reality this year is that it will be very different but I’ll add, it’s what we make of it right? AND, if you’re in Toronto or Peel region Canada, you’re also in lockdown…
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I get told often I have lots of goals and make many personal challenges. It’s always in a positive context and it makes me feel really warm and fuzzy on the inside when people say this trait of mine really inspires them. I’ll be honest, I set even more goals this year! They keep pushing…
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Ring Talk Episode 3: Life Outside Life outside vs life inside the ring is what is what it is. It’s not so different when you look at it metaphorically and if one thing was clearer than clear right now, boxing (and personally I think sports in general) teaches you so much about yourself as well…
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Summer is not quite over but fall is around the corner. Back to school means back to regular routines. Routines mean back to the grind and I’m all for it. Tournaments and club shows here I come! Training never stopped but it did lighten up somewhat or rather, I allowed myself to ease…
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