It can creep up on you slowly because sometimes, knowledge is a process rather than an event. When we are in school and learning a program or skills, one moment we didn’t have it and the next, we’ve read or tried it and suddenly it’s become part of our knowledge base. But not all things [...]

It seems appropriate that on the last day of the year, I write a blog that incorporates New Year’s resolutions with a healthier use of one of our Isms. (And as my own New Year’s resolution I’ve decided to henceforth refer to supporters of alcoholics as SOA’s, to make writing this blog a little simpler.) [...]

Last night I held a book launch party for a friend of a friend who has written a book about love addiction. Attendees represented a diversity of professions and personal situations. Some were there for the intrigue, some to support a friend, and some possibly for guidance. I met new people and old acquaintances. I [...]

My father had Alzheimer’s, so whenever I hear about anything to do with degenerative brain function, I tend to listen. This morning I spent an enjoyable half hour listening to an archived radio broadcast a friend had sent me the link to. The show was an edition of the CBC’s Quirks and Quarks, and featured [...]

When I see isms in others around me, I can generally observe with detachment and compassion, creating an emotional space between their behaviours and my own involvement. But when those isms show up in people who are close to me, it’s so much harder to remain purely an observer. This started with the person who [...]

I haven’t posted in a while but that doesn’t mean I haven’t been experiencing life’s isms. Actually, they’ve been hitting me with full force over the past few months. Most of these instances have been related to my boyfriend and kids – understandable given the intensity of those relationships. More surprising, however, has been the [...]