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Staying Safe. How’s that Working?

Posted on June 13, 2019 by wanda

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“And then the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom.”– Anais Nin Have you ever thought to yourself, the time has come? Maybe in a marriage, … Continue reading →

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2019: A Year of Balance

Posted on December 31, 2018 by wanda

“Happiness is not a matter of intensity, but of balance, order, rhythm and harmony.”—Thomas Merton Off on my (impatiently awaited) annual trip for the Christmas season, I arrived in my happy place sick. The month before, I was in a … Continue reading →

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Mamma Mia—Girls Just Wanna Have Fun

Posted on August 31, 2018 by wanda

“Stay young and wild as long as you can.”-Eric Church ©Wanda St. Hilaire On Calgary’s record-breaking hottest day, I went with friends to see Mamma Mia (the sequel) to beat the heat. My sister had given me a head’s up that … Continue reading →

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The Grand Taboo: An Ode to Anthony Bourdain and Kate Spade—and Especially Katherine

Posted on June 9, 2018 by wanda

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“I understand there’s a guy inside me who wants to lay in bed, smoke weed all day, and watch old cartoons and movies. My whole life is a series of strategems to avoid – and outwit – that guy.”-Anthony Bourdain … Continue reading →

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Life Reimagined

Posted on April 23, 2018 by wanda

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“Don’t ever feel like your best days are behind you. Reinvention is the purest form of hope. Make today your best yet.” —Phil Wohl One of the most fascinating aspects of living on Earth is the endless diversity. There are … Continue reading →

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What is Reality 2018?

Posted on January 1, 2018 by wanda

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“You cannot experience a reality which you are not the vibration of.” —Bashar A number of years ago, my brother asked me what my New Year’s resolutions were. “To exercise at least once this year.” “You can’t make a resolution … Continue reading →

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Navigation for the Insanity of the World

Posted on October 15, 2017 by wanda

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“The hardest thing in life is letting go of what you thought was real.” —Ritu Ghatourey ©Wanda St. Hilaire I wasn’t going to go to the short documentary screening of Assetto di Volo at the Italian Club last Thursday. I’d … Continue reading →

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A Total Eclipse of the Heart

Posted on August 20, 2017 by wanda

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“You may say I’m a dreamer, but I’m not the only one. I hope someday you’ll join us. And the world will live as one.” -John Lennon ©Wanda St. Hilaire The Earth’s stage right now feels like, most days, a … Continue reading →

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Forgive

Posted on June 30, 2017 by wanda

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“Resentment is like drinking poison and then hoping it will kill your enemies.” -Nelson Mandela This past week was my “Super Bowl.” I launched a book I didn’t think I’d ever write. Too much work. Too much reliving of the … Continue reading →

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5 Seconds to Pulverizing Procrastination

Posted on May 13, 2017 by wanda

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“You cannot escape the responsibility of tomorrow by evading it today.” —Abraham Lincoln I awoke one exceedingly cold winter morning not long ago and attempted to drag myself out of bed. In spite of my good intentions to jump up, … Continue reading →

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