The Robservations column is one that I usually just start with a basic idea and see what flows. It is an adventure. Happy New Year everyone. I hope this is a great year for you. Many folks tend tell me...
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Woo hoo! The last Robservations of 2018! Two weeks off from writing. A nice relief. Anyway, thanks to everyone who reads this stuff and mentions it to me. You are inspiring. Here are a few of my thoughts on living...
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This is a fantastic time of year. Most peo-ple are looking forward to Christmas for different reasons. For me this year, it will be a chance to visit with my Mom, get some needed training done at Trail hospi-tal and...
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Entitlement or gratitude? Which of those are you filled with? I think they are pretty much the opposite of each other. We all have so many expectations in to-day’s society. We want everything and everyone around us to be perfect....
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Writing The Valley Peak requires a lot of flipping through little inspirational books to find words of wisdom, sports trivia, brain drain questions or riddles. It is very time consuming but it can also be quite an interesting adventure. One...
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’Tis the season for sure. The season to think about giving and celebrating the good things in our lives. Like family and friends. And there are many ways of giving. You don’t need to spend a bunch of money to...
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I have lived in and visited quite a few places in Canada and I must say, the Columbia Valley is by far the most beautiful area that I have seen. Other areas may have the odd attraction, a nice waterfall...
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