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Four corners of growth

This morning, I review my life?s purpose and mission statement, as I do first thing most mornings, and ask myself: have I grown enough as a human being?

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Turn your 2016 bucket list into a love list

Director Rob Reiner?s 2007 comedy-drama, The Bucket List, about two terminally ill men (Jack Nicholson and Morgan Freeman) who? set out on an adventure to see and do the things they desired

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My encounter with David Bowie

When I lived in London in my 20s, I often hung out in the SOHO neighborhood. One night, my friend and I were walking in the area after leaving a bar and, out of the blue, this man bumped into me on the...

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Travel the world through all your senses

Ever since I was the age of 20, when after graduating from university and moving to the U.K., I have had perpetual wanderlust. My father once called me a rolling stone (as in a rolling stone gathers no...

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Wine: Riesling rocks

One year ago, I began taking a wine specialist certificate program at Toronto’s George Brown College as a hobby and, besides, I’m a life-long

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Jian Ghomeshi trial and the ?bigger picture?

This is all I’m going to say about the Jian Ghomeshi trial. In a way, I feel a respo

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Jian Ghomeshi trial and the bigger picture, a catalyst for change

This is all I’m going to say about the Jian Ghomeshi trial. In a way, I feel a sense

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Will you be my Valentine?

Valentine’s Day is the day you either love or dread, depending on your relationship status, beliefs and income levels – and maybe even much you love chocolate. In years past, I have written about...

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DD International Women?s Day event coverage

Last Saturday, I attended the DD International Women’s Day Awards and Celebration 2016, where a number of women from across many sectors and industries were honoured. As the keynote speaker for the...

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Sampradaya Dance Creations presents Horizon Series

Join me on Sunday, April 3, 2016 for the Sampradaya Dance Creations’ Horizon Series showcasing emerging artists. For more information, visit Sampradaya’s website .

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Meet Elena Gaysinsky, esthetician extraordinaire

Taking care of our skin is important and becomes increasingly important as we get older, as I have discovered from this extraordinary woman, Elena Gaysinsky, who offers insight and a whole lot of love...

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Experience the life of a Maharaja in India?s ?Pink City,? Jaipur

Rajasthan, the ?land of the Maharaja,? is an exotic desert state in western India. It?s capital, Jaipur, is a historic walled city famous for enchanting ?pink? fortresses and palaces, and royal dynas

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Globetrotting with expert Dr. John Demartini: Travel Tips

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Open your heart with gratitude this Thanksgiving

We?re heard it said time and again that an ?attitude of gratitude? is one of the keys to a fulfilling life. Often we focus on what we are grateful for having in life, such as a job, or supportive loved...

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It?s never too late to learn a new language

Learning a new language can be inspiring, frustrating, infuriating and sometimes downright embarrassing. But there are many good reasons to learn a new language.

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Why we hurt after Hillary?s defeat

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Tips for Hosting a Wine Tasting Party

If you enjoy wine, why not expand your palette? For wine enthusiasts, a terrific way to try a variety of wines — without breaking the bank — is to host a wine tasting party with friends in your own...

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The Women?s March I didn?t attend (but wish I had)

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10 tips for women travelling solo

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Make decisions out of love for yourself

Making decisions can be challenging at the best of times. But what happens when you need to make a difficult choice and you don’t know the answer, at least not yet?

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