On any given day, Janice would jump out of bed and get to the water with her kayak. If she had company join her at Eagle Lake, the canoe got wet too. The awe-inspiring sunrises while she watched the birds were nothing less than spectacular. That's the kind of living most of us dream about. Continue reading "Paying It Forward – Janice Makes it Happen for the Alberta Institute for Wildlife Conservation" →
Author: Shandra Carlson
Parenting: Raising Positive Kids in a Negative World

Pets: Remembering Bear and Ralphie

Over $20,000 to Prostate Cancer Canada
For anyone who participated in the excitement of the 2003 Mercedes donated
a few weeks ago, you'll be thrilled to know the end result was astounding! $27.5K was sent to Prostate Cancer Canada at the end of June to raise awareness among men of the importance of early detection.
To catch a glimpse of what went on during the auction of the Mercedes, you just have to watch this video! Please excuse the shrieking staff member in the background....that would be me. Continue reading "Over $20,000 to Prostate Cancer Canada" →

A Man, A Mercedes and A-wareness: Prostate Cancer Canada

Mother’s Day
Mother's Day is just around the corner (May 11th if you weren't 100% sure).
What do you do to honour yours, if you're able? It can really be a challenge. How do we make it a meaningful celebration without completely supporting the extensive commercialism that surrounds it? Continue reading "Mother’s Day" →

Change Starts With You
When Tragedy Strikes: Distress Centres Help

Civics 101: Would You Act to Right a Wrong?

Laughter IS the Best Medicine!
It's Wednesday. Have you seen that GEICO Insurance ad about being happier than a camel on Wednesday? He's my favourite and I've contributed substantially to the 21 million views, I'm sure! If you haven't watched it you should, so hear you go:
Continue reading "Laughter IS the Best Medicine!" →