Lessons with Lynn

Growing-up, the last thing I would say is that my mom was philosophical in her thinking or speaking. She is the kind of mom that was dependable, did everything she thought she needed to do to provide us with all the opportunities she could for her daughters. (Skating, swimming, piano, tennis,...

I have composed so many BLOG posts over the last 2 years, I am unclear what issue number this is. Several of my first BLOG posts were about how to prepare to turn 50 gracefully . Truly it could have been “how to prepare to turn any age gracefully”. What seems basic and typical since...

I am not a runner. I keep healthy by doing yoga, walking and I play Tennis. My husband and 2 of our daughters had signed up for a race. Our 20 year old daughter was sick the night before and our youngest daughter, 13 (Bella) suggested I take the extra race Bib and just walk the race instead. My...

Luc (my husband) and I are in the Eastern Township of Quebec for a few days away alone. Part of our on-going goal to take at least 2 -3 nights every season to get out of the daily grind alone together to recharge, discover new places, new things and just relax. It is truly life changing when you...

This morning, I received this image below comparing Toxic Positivity and Validation + Support from my 24 (almost 25 year) old daughter, Emilie). She was enlightening me on how I could have validated her feelings during her teen years and even to this day. She has pointed out that fact to me...