Getting a break from being in lockdown or working from home is critical to our mental health. Even if the trip is a short one, it can really refresh our outlook. And I think everyone is seeking a brain refresh these days. Canada has many gorgeous sights, and perhaps each coast offers some of our …
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Silent whispers in the fog
Can you hear the silent whispers in the fog?
Friday Flowers
Nothing beats getting a gorgeous in season flower arrangement.
New Years Resolutions: It’s time to get on with living not failing
A new, unique and fresh look at making resolutions for the New Year. A list of suggested guidelines is offered to help you make wise goals instead of resolutions doomed to fail. By Amanda Ricks
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Oh, We’re A Strange Bunch: More quick psych 101 facts
A fun, point form post of lesser known psychological facts about human behaviour. Reference links are provided for further reading. By Amanda Ricks @surprisinglives 2015
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Before 2020 leaves let’s do some Christmas
In one form or another, I’ve been doing this blogging thing for almost a decade. Wow, where did the time go, but more importantly, where are the million followers I was hoping to amass? Just kidding. Over the years, despite many changes in my life and starting my own business, I’ve kept this blog going. …
The beauty of city snow (Toronto)
You’ll never walk alone (featuring Brittany Howard)
This year many companies have used the idea of being alone for Christmas as their central advert theme. But for me, Johnnie Walker blew everyone out of the water by featuring Brittany Howard’s mesmerizing performance. Enjoy. “You’ll Never Walk Alone” (originally from “Carousel” musical) When you walk through a storm Hold your head …
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Walking the woods
Your inspiration is as unique as you
The thing about inspiration is that it is so transient. It is completely dependent on the who, what, where, and how the recipient is, at that moment. – Amanda Ricks 2020
The last photo
I’m always inspired by my friend, Su Leslie’s contributions to various blog challenges. So, hopefully from here and going forward I’m going to offer a contribution too. Be warned, mine won’t be as gorgeous as Su’s though. I was trying to be artistic with some petals and leaves from some aging flowers. Sometimes, aging and …