When playing a board game or sports with your children, do you always let them win or do you play by the rules? I always let my son win but it’s not what you think. My son, now 4, loves playing hockey and soccer in our kitchen. He’s always asking to play Sorry!, Skip-Bo, Uno […]
A wonderful lady invited me to participate in a new challenge for 365 though a challenge may not be the right word. More like an inspiration every day for a year. It’s called 365Grateful. As mentioned on their site: 365 Grateful is a film about uncovering what happens when ordinary people unlock the remarkable powers […]
Raising my son without television has been a struggle but it’s not what you think. When I found out I was pregnant I was confident I’d avoid tv with my child as long as I could. Even though our regular form of relaxation consisted of vegging in front of the screen, I had so many […]
At an event yesterday the host said she asked herself about 30 years ago if she would still love reading the same book she wrote to kids in 30 years. That question really had an effect on me. Not just as an author but as a person. Trying to live to be an inspiration to […]
It’s not over until the fat lady says so By Pierre C Arseneault “Oh, Lord I’m such a terrible person,” thought the older woman behind the cash register at Word-Nerds New and Used Bookstore. The feeling of joy and happiness was still washing over her when this thought went through her mind. “How can I […]
A Four part collaboration by Pierre C Arseneault, Sarah Butland and Angella Jacob. All rights reserved. Part 2. The Blonde and The Catcher in the Rye By Sarah Butland A man followed close behind, appearing to be focused only on the blonde in front of him. He was mumbling to himself, something about blame and […]
Fact: 1 in 4 children can’t read! The other day a friend asked for suggestions on how to encourage her boy to read. Overall, girls read non-stop at the first chance they have but boys can be a little different. Focusing on sports, friends, and many other activities instead of wanting to sit down and […]
Knocking on wood I look at my calendar to see I’m doomed no matter what as it’s Friday and the 13th and I stumble out under a ladder and out of the way of a black cat. Ok, ok, maybe this all didn’t happen but it is Friday the 13th and that conjures up a […]
Have you ever gotten stung by a jellyfish? Out enjoying a warm day in the ocean waves and “ouch!” a tentacle of a purplish bell type jellyfish, in fact not a fish at all, reaches your soothing skin? These ancient creatures have more in common with humans than one may think. 1) Take for instance […]
Most of you have heard of the game “Where in the World is Carmen San Diego?”, I am feeling life lately is a reality show of “Where in Your World is Karma?” A slightly humourous, morbid view of do-gooders never saying no to others and going beyond by doing extra that isn’t asked for and […]