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Sometimes School is Scary….Even for Grown-Ups

September, first day of school, whether a first time at play school, Kindergarten, grade school, junior high school, high school, university or adult education, school can be scary. Scary for all kinds of individual reasons and scary because in general, doing anything new or for the first time can remind us of everything that makes … Read more

Sitting, Slow Medicine, Sick Kids and Our Spiritual Journey

Hello Everyone, You know how I feature guest bloggers every once in awhile? Everyone brings a perspective on health, healing and sickness and this week I am asking to hear from you, especially if you have kids, grandkids, nieces, nephews or kids in your care. We all have stories, even our own of being a … Read more

Mushroom Soup for the Soul

What’s your favourite soup? The book would have us believe that it is chicken soup, which is good, but the favourite in this household is mushroom, hands down. And the mushroom soup is my own recipe—not from the can. Being a 21st century grandma, making mushroom soup from scratch is my own little form of … Read more

Cancer and Homeopathy – in Plants and People

Cancer in woody plants…who knew? I guess if you are a botanist or arborist you might know of such a phenomenon but I was quite unaware. I am currently visiting my folks in Winnipeg…again. I really thought I was done travelling this summer. But the invitation for my husband to do some work for family … Read more

Family Member with Dementia? Talk to Ludwig, the Robot

After reading this morning’s National Post story (and listening to the video on the website edition of the article) “Robot deployed to help dementia sufferers” , I am left utterly at a loss for words as I sort through a multitude of thoughts and feelings. In fact, I am tempted to use some very bad … Read more

Heroes, Autism and Anxiety

Hello everyone, Who are your personal heroes these days? Stop and consider before you read any further. List the top five that are first in your mind. Go ahead. Maybe you have 10, 20, or even more. Please feel free to share them in the comments at the end of the newsletter. There are so … Read more