The month of June and the year 2010 are turning out to be very special for me and for my two wonderful children, for two great reasons; Chris and Aedan are graduating. Chris graduated from the University of Winnipeg on Friday, June 11 with his second degree, and Aedan will graduate from St. Paul’s High […]
It is part of human nature for children to misbehave from time to time. This attitude is a way of exploring the unknown, to learn about oneself and their environment. How is that? From these actions come the consequences, and these consequences are another way of learning. But there will be a distinction between normal […]
toluene The Canadian Center for Occupational Safety and Health site posts these precautions about toluene and xylene, which is also called methylbenzene or toluol. WHMIS classifies toluene as “very toxic.” Toluene could kill you if swallowed. It can harm unborn babies if the pregnant mother breathes toluene vapors. If you breathe it in a confined […]
In this day and age where we are constantly bombarded with noise and constant stimulation, it is sometimes hard to find a moment to just be and create that center of peace. Without it, your energy can be negative, unfocused, and exhausting. It’s important to faithfully have time for yourself to just be. As a […]
Having a live-in maid is a tricky arrangement. For the duration of her employment contract, an adult woman is “adopted” into her home, sharing her private living space. Clearly, such close and constant contact affects the privacy of both the recruiting family and the foreign maid. It is therefore surprising that many employers do not […]
Gift-giving is a time to show appreciation, friendship, and love, but it’s not always easy to find the perfect gift. In some cases, the gifted person seems to already have everything they want; Other times, the hard part of gift giving is finding something different from what others are giving. Personalized gifts are unique options […]
Tonsil stones, or tonsilloliths, are caused by the impaction of food particles that mix with mucus and are acted upon by bacteria to produce a sticky substance around the tonsils. Once it mixes with calcium and dead epithelial cells (dead as a result of the natural wear and tear process), tonsil stones are produced. Prevention […]
Divans have a long history and have been used by many generations past before us. From Victorian times to the ancient Greeks, daybeds have long been a featured piece of furniture in many homes over the centuries. However, sofa beds are often mixed with other furniture, such as futon beds and wall beds. Many people […]
I fondly remember a life well lived. Sure, there were moments of heartache and sadness, but overall I stuck to my convictions. But, as I remember many times, those convictions got me into a lot of trouble. However, I managed to survive with only a few scratches and bruises. Now, when I compare the times […]
Waiting for our second child, due to arrive on Christmas Eve 1989, had been a wonderful experience. What a Christmas present! But the moment Elizabeth was born, on December 18, I felt a pang of fear. My immediate thought was: “Her head looks so small, so misshapen.” Before I was twelve hours old, I found […]
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