If you've taken even one class with me, no doubt you have heard my suggestion to "breathe through your nose, lips together, teeth apart, tongue resting on the roof of your mouth." For some, I know it's been challenging as they may have learned to forcefully...
I am fortunate to have some very wise friends who happen to be proud parents of some pretty remarkable young adults. As a parent of young (and might I add remarkable *wink*) adults myself, I care deeply about them. I am also curious; I want to observe...
I remember when I first injured my back in 2005. I was a practicing chiropractor unable to practice. Ugh. I had a lot of cringe-worthy encounters with people who would chuckle and say, "Isn't it ironic, a chiropractor with a bad back?" I would try to smile...
Plato, it turns out, was a pretty smart guy. While "nerding" out on the weekend reading yet another science/biomechanics/health and wellness text, I came upon this quote by none other than the Greek philosopher Plato: "Lack of activity destroys the good condition of every human being,...
I am fascinated with people's stories. That may explain my penchant for memoirs and obituaries (my Saturday morning ritual along with the crossword puzzle!). I love to learn from their experiences and glean a deeper understanding of what makes them tick. My boys and I love...
One of my favourite ways to multi-task is to listen to podcasts when I'm busy in the kitchen. I spend a lot of time there and find it's the perfect opportunity to listen in on some interesting conversations. One challenge I find is that many of my go-to podcasts...
*With a few "edits", this essay is an encore edition Who's writing your story? And, more importantly, what is your story? Robb and I have been discussing this very topic the last few days. No doubt, it has been influenced by the inevitable reflection that comes with the...
I have various love languages with my boys. Sometimes, they're shared activities. Sometimes (often) it's about food or our shared love (bordering on obsession) of dogs. With my son Will, an endearing part of our love language has to do with memes. Will will frequently send me...
Being the self-described nerd that I am, I love documentaries. You can imagine my delight when the annual Hot Docs Festival announces their lineup! This year, as with many things, the format was online. We really enjoyed two documentaries, one about runner/coach Alberto Salazar and the...
A friend recently overcame seemingly insurmountable odds, and after several years, multiple setbacks and more than a few tears, he has finally adopted his son. Deeply moved by this beautiful story, I am reminded once again that we can do hard things. I have witnessed people overcome...
Living at the edge of the forest certainly has its benefits. We get to explore and soak up the goodness that surrounds us. Enjoying my first spring living amongst the trees, I've been anxiously awaiting the arrival of Ontario's official flower, the trillium. On each...
It's never easy having things forced upon you. I think we can all agree that this past year has forced many things upon us, and it's been hard, really hard. Along with many, we've been clobbered and have had to pivot, shift, pivot, shift. No...
