Zibaldone – a new word for an old habit
Establishing a habit requires persistence and commitment. That said, by conditioning ourselves to repeat something regularly and with consistency, we also risk becoming inflexible, entrenched, [...]
Bow Valley Giving Tuesday. December 3, 2024
OOPS! This is a blog that didn’t get posted in 2024. But, as Community Lead for Bow Valley Giving Tuesday, I am happy to report that we hosted two great events — one in Banff [...]
January 2025 — Books on my Shelves
As a writer, I also read. I have to. It comes with the job. The books and articles I read or allow myself to listen to or to influence my writing is a skill that needs filters. Being selective in [...]
March Morning Mixer… metrics and meaning-making
On a beautiful morning in late March, a group of 20 local leaders living in the Banff, Canmore, Calgary corridor gathered around a fire for a mix’n’mingle. The invitation was simple – grab a mug [...]
Growing Community Gratitude August 25, 2022 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Date: Thursday, August 25, 2022 Time: 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Cost: Free Location: Banff Public Library We are thrilled to welcome Lorraine Widmer-Carson, Author and Founder of Grassroots [...]
Navigating Grey – as published in Rocky Mountain Outlook, September 5, 2019
On the same day that Greta Thunberg stepped on a high-tech sailing vessel in Plymouth England, I entered a bookstore in Fernie where I had picked up a copy of “No One is too Small to Make a [...]
A Secure Home – as published in Rocky Mountain Outlook, August 8, 2019
The social scientist Brené Brown writes, “… a deep sense of belonging is an irreducible need of all women, men and children. We are biologically, cognitively, physically and spiritually wired to [...]
The Ripple Effect – as published in Rocky Mountain Outlook, July 4, 2019
Truth be told, I was heading east on Wednesday June 19, 2013, in the direction of the airport. Rain ‘of biblical proportions’ pummelled the roof of the bus. The downpour was so hard and loud, it [...]
Catharine Whyte’s Legacy – as published in Rocky Mountain Outlook, June 6, 2019
In 1992, I walked into the Whyte Museum in Banff, to meet with Bernadette, Educational Programs Officer. I had set up the appointment, intending to explore volunteer opportunities beyond my usual [...]
