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There was a rape near my home and what to do

Read this to protect yourself. Yes its true. One week ago a 30 year old woman was raped nearby. I attended the police forum and this is what I was told: The police take this very seriously. They understand the ripple effect of this on women everywhere and particularly in this neighborhood (near UBC, Vancouver).

Join me Sunday with BC parents to fight government cuts to education

Important parent event this Sunday: COME TO THIS IMPORTANT RALLY OPPOSING CUTS TO EDUCATION When: Sunday, April 12 at Noon Where: Vancouver Art Gallery (north plaza), downtown Vancouver Who: All BC parents who are concerned about the BC government cuts to public education. Why: Parents have had enough of funding cuts to education over

Motherhood is Madness Strategy 1: Admit it

Here is the FIRST strategy in my upcoming book. I welcome your feedback and please pass along to your friends! MOTHERHOOD IS MADNESS – 13 WAYS TO FIND BALANCE AND FREE YOURSELF FROM THE STICKY FLOOR Strategy 1: Admit that motherhood is madness “While many women today feel more liberated, society now demands that they become superwomen—that they find the

Mindfulness Made Easy – Practice #10 Practice Yoga

Here is the tenth of my 50 Mindful Practices from my upcoming book. Please sign up for my weekly emails if you want to get the rest automatically in your email box. I welcome your feedback and please pass along to your friends! MINDFULNESS MADE EASY – 50 PRACTICES TO REDUCE STRESS AND CREATE CALM – FOR HOME, SCHOOL AND WORK Practice

Motherhood Is Madness – An Introduction

I have finished writing my book on mothers and am looking for Beta readers. please let me know if you want to read it. Here is the INTRODUCTION. I welcome your feedback and please pass along to your friends! MOTHERHOOD IS MADNESS – 13 WAYS TO FIND BALANCE AND FREE YOURSELF FROM THE STICKY FLOOR Introduction Mothers today feel like

How did a man’s organisation raise 574 million?

The Movember community has raised $574 million to date. Wow. I wonder why is it so much harder to raise money for women? What can women do to make their causes (such as inequality and violence) as cool and exciting. Do women need to grow mustaches!?? V-Day is about as close as it gets. I welcome your creative ideas!

Mindfulness Made Easy – Practice #9 Go very Slow

Here is the ninth of my 50 Mindful Practices from my upcoming book. Please sign up for my weekly emails if you want to get the rest automatically in your email box. I welcome your feedback and please pass along to your friends! MINDFULNESS MADE EASY – 50 PRACTICES TO REDUCE STRESS AND CREATE CALM – FOR HOME, SCHOOL AND WORK Practice

Mindfulness Made Easy – Practice #8 Listen to your Body

Here is the eighth of my 50 Mindful Practices from my upcoming book. Please sign up for my weekly emails if you want to get the rest automatically in your email box. I welcome your feedback and please pass along to your friends! MINDFULNESS MADE EASY – 50 PRACTICES TO REDUCE STRESS AND CREATE CALM – FOR HOME, SCHOOL AND WORK Practice

Is Motherhood Making You Mad? Do this Quick Quiz

I have just finished writing my book on mothers and am looking for Beta readers, so let me know if you want to read it. Here is a QUICK QUIZ in the Preface of my book. I welcome your feedback and please pass along to your friends! I can email you a version if you prefer to share

Mindfulness Made Easy – Practice #7 Walk Mindfully

Here is the seventh of my 50 Mindful Practices from my upcoming book. Please sign up for my weekly emails if you want to get the rest automatically in your email box. I welcome your feedback and please pass along to your friends! MINDFULNESS MADE EASY – 50 PRACTICES TO REDUCE STRESS AND CREATE CALM – FOR HOME, SCHOOL AND WORK Practice