This is a very busy time of year for The Valley Peak and nearly everyone in the valley as we prepare for the summer rush. It puts my brain all over the place and therefore you get to read a...
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Human nature is a wonderful and puzzling thing. Pretty much from the time we are in our teens, we believe we know a lot (if not everything) about anything that is important. As we get older (and supposedly wiser) we...
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Life does not seem to slow down much for myself and many other folks. Busy, busy, busy, trying to get everything done and keep a tiny bit of cash in the bank. Keeping up with household chores such as yard...
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Okay so now it is the May Long Weekend. People all over Canada have been planning camping trips and other getaways all spring. And many from Western Canada are planning on being in the Columbia Valley this weekend. What are...
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Once a week I get to reflect on my thoughts and put them on paper for you to read. I am very lucky to get to do that. It is an eventful time with the evacuation in Fort Mac. Some...
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Where are you in your life today? Are you happy with your life? Do you love your job, your social life, your family life, your contributions to society and most other things in your life? Do you wake up looking...
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We have to take responsibility for our own lives. In every way possible. Many of us think that it is important to be this perfect person. We want to be able to impress everyone and part of that (we think)...
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I have been looking back at The Valley Peak and ‘Robservations’ and realize that this is about my 450th version of this column. That brings a lot of different thoughts to mind. Next spring will be my 500th Robservations. Ten...
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Lately I have been working on a bit of a journey to find more happiness in my life. You may have noticed that I write about it often. I have been doing lots of inspirational reading, spiritual reading and attending...
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One of my first ever Robservations. Learn to listen. Hearing is a beautiful sense but many of us do not use it nearly enough. Once a day, be still, close your eyes, and listen (my fridge is sure loud). Try...
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