Mar 18th, 2013
You always hear about people with addictions. But, what about their loved ones? For several years, I've been writing and speaking about the roller-coaster chaos they often experience while...
Jul 21st, 2012
I must admit, I am stymied. How could such a thing happen? How could somebody be so completely insane that he committed such a treacherous, deliberate, premeditated, totally horrendous act against...
Jul 20th, 2012
This morning I listened to Elton John’s interview with Matt Lauer on The Today Show. This amazingly brave man spoke candidly about how he “squandered” (his word) many years of his life by giving in...
May 16th, 2012
As a gift to myself on my last birthday, I decided to take some well-earned time off -- a whole week off. Because I was craving a low-key week that wasn’t totally stuffed with things to see...
Feb 12th, 2012
Whitney Houston's songs helped many find hope in recovering from drug addiction, a problem she suffered with over the years.
Feb 8th, 2012
When you accept your real self, does the need for addictions and dependency disappear?
Oct 13th, 2011
If you are a hockey fan – and unless you live under a rock – you would know that the Vancouver Canucks played their first game of the season on October 6, 2011. Even though this would be a momentous...
Jun 20th, 2011
Today I received an extraordinary email from Canucks fan Ward Grant. In case you missed seeing him interviewed on TV, Ward is the man who started Vancouver’s “Wall of Hope” – after feeling so angry...
Feb 27th, 2011
My father had a number of wonderful sayings. One of my all-time favorites was this one: “Some days you eat the bear, some days the bear eats you.” With apologies to vegans and all...
Dec 15th, 2010
Did this holiday season sneak up on you? For me, it was just September, and as I talked with someone about how fast time seemed to be flying, I remember saying, “Christmas will be here in about 15...
