Tag Archives: Grounding

What I Really Think – Part 2

Posted on November 13, 2015 by Better is Possible

My mind is in a muddle. There is much to process.  One of the things I miss most about not going to work every day is the opportunity to verbally exchange ideas with colleagues, students, and parents. As I’ve often … Continue reading →

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Re-Entry

Posted on September 16, 2015 by Better is Possible

Truth be told, I still have days when I struggle with this retirement thing. The struggle isn’t as intense as a bit ago, (it’s only been 16 days) but as a dear friend accurately advised – the unease does come … Continue reading →

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Is It Really a Good Friday?

Posted on April 3, 2015 by Better is Possible

Good Friday. It’s a day that stirs a range of emotions within me. As I sit in silence reflecting on the Good Fridays of my childhood I am flooded with memories. My soul is filled with sounds of singing – … Continue reading →

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When Chaos Tried to Take Over, But Peace Won!

Posted on March 7, 2015 by Better is Possible

Wow! What. A. Week. Month. From ants to zealots, we’ve experienced it all. The chaos of crazy-busy has not always left my calm demeanour firmly in tact. There were days I was rattled. Days I came home angry. Anger from dawn to … Continue reading →

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Clutter is NOT my OneWord!

Posted on January 11, 2015 by Better is Possible

Clutter. The mind kind. It sneaks in slowly, spreading bit by bit until it commands the artistry of the mind. Or at least, it tries. I’ve developed a horrible habit of waking up at 3:30 am. Clutter awakens with me, … Continue reading →

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Community, Courage, Integrity, Excellence

Posted on October 19, 2014 by Better is Possible

Community April 30, 1978 Year three of university was complete. As always my dad provided a job for me at his millwork company. Every summer since turning 14 I was a vastly overpaid extra person in the office. Needing a … Continue reading →

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All Of The Above

Posted on September 28, 2014 by Better is Possible

While scrolling through the twitter-sphere yesterday, I came upon a link to a compilation of  ‘blogs-about-education’. You can add your favourite education blogs to AssistEd Shift . I love lists and think this is a great idea. When I went to ‘sign up’, … Continue reading →

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Disappointment or Failure

Posted on June 1, 2014 by Better is Possible

I’m not going to lie, it’s been a tough month both personally and professionally. Upon reflection, I’m reminded again, that the details matter less than the accumulation of emotions. Anger, Sadness, Frustration, Sorrow, Disappointment. Of course with the plethora of grandchildren … Continue reading →

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Impatience: It’s My Style!

Posted on January 18, 2014 by Better is Possible

True confession. I am impatient. Always have been, don’t see it changing any time soon. True confession number two. I wear my emotions on my face. If it was a disorder it could be called facial expression dysregulation disorder or … Continue reading →

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What Consumes You?

Posted on November 24, 2013 by Better is Possible

It’s 9 o’clock on a Sunday morning. My husband, the Reverend James L Perry has left to give his preach at a church in Coquitlam. Jim is an ordained minister with the Christian & Missionary Alliance. At present he supplies … Continue reading →

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