Fun fact: I like watching golf on TV. I find it relaxing, almost Zen-like. Especially during winter where I live, when the courses are in warm climates filled with green grass, flowers, trees, and birds chirping away. It somehow makes winter feel a little more bearable. Now, I am sure some of you are thinking… Continue reading Watching Golf Is Much More Relaxing Than Playing It
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Temper, Time, and Growing Older
Have you ever wondered why one person can stay calm in a difficult situation while another person explodes with anger? Is it genetics? The way someone was raised? Or is it the constant exposure to violence in movies, television, and video games? Is it emotional intelligence? Patience? Personality? And does it change as people get… Continue reading Temper, Time, and Growing Older
The Extremes I’ll Gladly Keep
I live in Canada, a country often referred to as the “Great White North.” I was born and raised here, and while I’m not exactly a fan of the cold, I can handle the snow. Do I love winter? No. Do I survive it every year? Also no… I endure it. That said, I’ve come… Continue reading The Extremes I’ll Gladly Keep
A Rambling Reflection on Growing and Changing
It is interesting how we all grow and change over time. Our likes, our dislikes, what we care about, what we worry about… none of it stays the same. When I was a child, my favourite colours were pink and purple. Pretty standard for a little girl, I suppose. These days, it’s black… and still… Continue reading A Rambling Reflection on Growing and Changing
From Owls to Emails – Managing Your Inbox Like a Room of Requirement
May 10, 2026, Issue #44 If you have ever opened your inbox and immediately wanted to close it again, congratulations. You officially know what it feels like to walk into a Room of Requirement that has gone completely off the rails. In the world of Harry Potter, the Room of Requirement magically becomes whatever you… Continue reading From Owls to Emails – Managing Your Inbox Like a Room of Requirement
The State of the World (and My Blood Pressure)
Does the state of the world ever get you down? I’ll be honest… sometimes it really does for me. Some days, I turn on the news and think, “Well, that escalated quickly.” And I haven’t even had my tea yet. It feels like everywhere you look; there’s conflict, tension, and a steady stream of bad… Continue reading The State of the World (and My Blood Pressure)
Motivation? I’ve Heard of It.
April 25, 2026, Issue #43 Ever stare at your To-Do List like it personally offended you? Same. Unfortunately, this isn’t one of those lists you can pass off to your virtual assistant (VA). It’s the stuff you have to do. But here I am, a VA still helping, just indirectly, with some motivational tips. Some… Continue reading Motivation? I’ve Heard of It.
Passwords, Protection, and Locking Things Down (Part 2)
April 11, 2026, Issue #42 In the last issue, we talked about phishing and scams. This is part two of that conversation, where we move from spotting the problem to locking things down. Today’s topic: passwords. I know. Riveting stuff. Stick with me. If you reuse passwords, you’re not alone Most people do. It’s easy,… Continue reading Passwords, Protection, and Locking Things Down (Part 2)
Happiness… Depends Who You Ask
Happiness. A simple, basic word… or is it? It’s one of those things we all talk about, all want, and yet it seems to mean something completely different depending on who you ask. Some people need things to make them happy. Some people need other people to make them happy. And some people are perfectly… Continue reading Happiness… Depends Who You Ask
When Something Just Feels Off
Ever get a headache that’s just… there? Not bad enough to take medication. Not sharp or dramatic. Just a dull, annoying presence that makes you feel slightly off. You carry on with your day, but everything feels a bit heavier, a bit harder to tolerate. I get those sometimes. And I am not someone who… Continue reading When Something Just Feels Off