2021-01-13 Lately there have been way too many reasons to be disappointed in humanity…. way too many failed opportunities offering the ability to prove goodness exists and that what really matters is intangible. It’s heart breaking and depressing. And too often, heart broken, depressed people make really bad choices. Stupid choices. Choices that can neverContinue reading “Sing and remember…”
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The last minutes of 2020 charitable giving….
2020-12-31 There may only be a few hours left of 2020, but that means there is still time to get in your last charitable donations for the year!! All of those funds go towards capacity building workshops and clinics in the environmental-disaster torn developing countries that we work in. Just a reminder that anyone donatingContinue reading “The last minutes of 2020 charitable giving….”
CoVID chaos and public perception
2020-12-17 People assume as an epidemiologist, statistics are just “numbers”… faceless entities that are just a means to an end. For some, that may be true. But for most of us, it is exactly the opposite – we know and feel every number, because every single one has value and meaning… they tell a story,Continue reading “CoVID chaos and public perception”
Socially conscious spending
2020-12-12 With the weight of everything CoVID has done and meant to everyone, it is important to consider the attitude and “behaviour” of the corporations we are supporting. Those companies/organisations/businesses that have strived to make sure employees are supported and taken care of deserve our support. Those who have laid people off, or cut salariesContinue reading “Socially conscious spending”
Taking stock
2020-12-10 Sometimes it is important to stop and take stock of how far you have come and what kind of lessons you have learned along the way… There are days that I cringe remembering things that I have said or done in some social situations – socially awkward at the best of times, being ADHDContinue reading “Taking stock”
The 8th Giving Tuesday…
2020-12-01 It’s another Giving Tuesday !!This year marks the 8th annual giving day, a global movement for giving and volunteering, taking place each year after the expanse of Black Friday, it’s an opportunity to show generosity of spirit and kindness of the heart. And VAST has been around for all of them!! The “Opening dayContinue reading “The 8th Giving Tuesday…”
CoVID repercussions…
2020-11-29 Since the beginning of CoVID chaos and the global pandemic, there has been a second shadow pandemic occurring.Being at home and isolating is not safer for everyone. Stress, uncertainty and depression are all known triggers for domestic violence, and we all know this worldwide situation has all 3 of those in abundance. The devastatingContinue reading “CoVID repercussions…”
Patience and empathy
2018-12-10 When you have a “typical” child, you feel reasonably assured that class participation and decent study habits will result in good grades. These kids have close friends. They get invited to participate in social things like dances and weekend gatherings. They make the teams and clubs.But when you have a child with certain differences,Continue reading “Patience and empathy”
Support and making lives matter
2018-12-09 About this time two years ago, I was asked if I would write a letter for #GirlsLivesMatter. Because a sickeningly high percentage of girls from our Northern communities attempt or succeed in taking their lives due to an overwhelming feeling of defeat, hopelessness and despair that nothing will ever change or get better. Sadly…Continue reading “Support and making lives matter”
The 'Mis'Adventures of a Displaced Alberta Girl... 