Many experts believe that psychological stress plays a part in many illnesses. Psychological stress decreases immunity and makes people more susceptible to disease. In my personal opinion, chronic unmanaged stress can have a very damaging effect on a person’s mental and physical health. It is crucial to learn ways to mitigate stress in our personal […]
“You are a pig!” Those ugly mean words from a well known celebrity on a popular Canadian reality TV show made my stomach heave. With these kind of role models, is it any wonder that bullying is becoming one of the worst social problems in modern society? These are the kind of “heros” our children
I felt like a giddy starstruck teenager with jello knees. It was the thrill of a lifetime to interview Michael French, well-known director, and Jim Byrnes (pictured), world-renowned actor and musician. Both men were jittery with excitement about the new film of Rick Hansen’s heart-wrenching climb over the Great Wall of China: Heart of a
The origin of phrases is a fascinating, mysterious and rather weird journey into the foggy annals of human history. The detective work can be dizzying and cryptic and gives new meaning to the phrase “Truth is stranger than fiction.” By the way, that phrase originated in Byron’s Don Juan from 1823: “Tis strange – but
Just like Hollywood, there is a happy ending to this story that first appeared in my Seaside blog in April 2012. The Internet fundraising campaign was wildly successful and Peggy and her son received many kind donations from all over the world – more than enough to pay for their extra costs. Mother and son
