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RAVINGSOLD MAN WINTER
Having recently experienced wind chills of below -30, this “Old Man Winter” just went “brrrrrr” and went back to bed (just kidding). I have to admit, that for someone who has always been pretty good at entertaining myself and otherwise keeping busy, this winter does seem to be more challenging. The other day, The Kid, aka “The Kid who lives here with no bedroom) wanted to go sliding and like many p e o p l e young or old wanted some c o m p a n y . Since, “Old Man Winter” was already out and about I happily agreed. So for the first bit, my primary role was to deliver a good push so that “The Kid” would get a pretty good slide down the hill. In between slides, I would work on moving some snow around and basically “Grooming” the trail. After a while “The Kid” says “Grumpy, do you want a slide??” Mouth engages well before brain “well of course I want a slide”. So I do an evaluation of the equipment choices that I have .. a shiny new plastic sled from Santa. I can possibly fit into this little sucker, but how do you handle the fallout from busting up the kid”s christmas present. There are some crazy carpets... so called because you can grab this sucker, start running and
do a flying belly flop, hmmm. While I have used these on occasion in the last few years, I find it challenging to fit both my length and my width on these flimsy pieces of plastic. The last choice is a round disk
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me ch an i s m . So... I plunk my
butt onto it, grab the handles, while
gingerly trying to tuck my legs into some kind of
yoga position, push off, slide down hill, start going sideways, fall
over. Great ride!!! “The Kid” is asking whether I am OK. A quick evaluation indicates that 911 is unnecessary and so I manage a few more slides, all the while thinking “There just has to be something better than this for “Old Man Winter” to slide on, short of equipping my wheelchair with runners. In the mean time, I guess we will all just have to improvise to get through just one more winter. 0001
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These three sessions will run from 7:00-8:00pm at the Rockwood Park Interpretation Centre. Jim Wilson will lead the workshop “Birding 101: An Introduction to Birding” at the same venue on Saturday, March 14 beginning at 9:30am. As seating is limited for all events at the Rockwood Par Interpretation Centre, reserve ahead at 658-2883 or email [email protected]. Meetings, workshops and outings are open to one and all without charge, Saint John Naturalists’ Club, members or not. For more information on the upcoming activities and on the SJNC, visit: saintjohnnaturalistsclub.org and follow us on Facebook as “Nature Saint John”. Meetings, workshops and outings are open to one and all without charge, Saint John Naturalists’ Club, members or not. For more information on the upcoming activities and on the SJNC, visit: saintjohnnaturalistsclub.org and follow us on Facebook as “Nature Saint John”. 2567
MILFORD COMMUNITY CENTRE
248 Milford Road, 672-2400, milfordcommunitycentre.com Mondays - 7:00pm, Card night (Auction 45’s); no cards on holidays. Thursdays - Bingo, doors open at 5:45pm. Games start at 6:30pm. Looking for a Bingo caller, please call the Centre. The Teen Room will be open every Monday & Thursday, from 7:00-9:00pm. Friday Movie Night coming up in February - stay tuned for more info. Any questions on our activities, please call 672-2400. The Community Centre is available to be rented for your special events, please contact the Centre for more information. For more information on any of the events/volunteering, please call the Centre or email: [email protected]. 0033
If you have an interest in wild birds, mammals, fish, amphibians, wildflowers, geology, or any other aspect of our natural world, why not consider attending a meeting of the Saint John Naturalists Club (SJNC) or taking part in our diverse selection of workshops and field trips? On Monday, February 9 Sean Haughian will tell us all about liverworts. On Monday, March 9 it will be Remi Rochette presenting on lobster and coastal marine habitats and on Monday, April 13 Tony Diamond speaking on the nesting seabirds of Machias Seal Island. These presentations take place at the NB Museum at Market Square beginning at 7:00pm. The Club partners with Rockwood Park on a series of activities. On Monday, February 23 Connie Browne will discuss turtle research in the park; while on Monday, March 2 Hank Scarth will introduce the work of the Greenlaw Mountain Hawk Watch and on March 30 Don MacPhail will present “The Grandeur of Life”.
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WhAT’S hAPPENINGFEbRUARY 3-16
Winterfest - join the fun in Quispamsis, Rothesay, Saint John and Grand Bay-Westfield. Numerous activities are planned including skating live entertainment, sliding and more. For a detailed schedule visit: fundywinterfest.ca or quispamsis.ca.
ThURSDAY, FEbRUARY 5Rocmaura Nursing Home Auxiliary monthly meeting at 2:00pm in the boardroom of Rocmaura. All are welcome.
SATURDAY, FEbRUARY 7Valentine’s Dance at Simonds High from 9:00pm-1:00am with DJ, sponsored by Simonds High Alumni. Tickets ($10) are available at the Power Store, Loch Lomond Road; Simonds High office (8:00-4:00pm) or online by interac e-transfer to [email protected]. Dance is open to ages 19+.Valentine’s Dinner & Silent Auction
in support of Relay for Life, starting at 7:00pm at the Chateau de Champlain (300 Boars Head Road). Tickets ($35) by calling Jill Russell at 634-6272.Singles & Friends dance at RCL Branch #69 (Wilson Street West SJ) with “Partyline”. doors open at 8:00pm, dance 9:00pm-12:00mid-night. Admission $6 at the door (ages 19+). Sussex Regional Music Festival registration due date. For more information on participation eligibity for the Festival and syllabus please visit: nbfmf.org and click on link to Sussex Fesitval.
SUNDAY, FEbRUARY 8Breakfast (Lancaster KOC Council #8094) from 9:00am-1:00pm at the Assumption Centre, Chapel Street West. Cost $7/adult, $3/children. Proceeds to First Step Housing Project Inc.
MONDAY, FEbRUARY 9 & 16Adult (18+) Public Skating at Harbour Station from 8:00-9:00pm (enter by
West Entrance) with live music. Use hockey, figure or speed skates. $7/members, $8/non-members. For more info: harbourskatingclub.ca; Harbour Skating Club on FaceBook or call 672-2385/672-9424.
ThURSDAY, FEbRUARY 12Carleton-Kirk United Church is sponsoring an evening of music & fellowship with “The Four of Us” starting at 7:00pm. Free will donations will go to the Elevator Fund at Carleton-Kirk Lodge.
TUESDAY, FEbRUARY 17Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper at the HOPE Centre (St. Joseph’s Church, 4347 Loch Lomond Road) from 4:00-6:00pm. $8/adults, $5/children.Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper at St. Mark’s United Church (Greendale) from 4:30 to 6:00pm Tickets are $8/adults and $4/children under 12. Max seating of 180. Reserve by calling 672-3320 between 8:30am and 12:00noon
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FEbRUARY 17 & 21Taoist Tai Chi™ Beginner Classes – SJ West. Info session and first class (12 weeks) – on Tuesday, February 17, 7:00-9:00pm, and on Saturday, February 21, 10:00am-12:00noon, at Assumption Centre, West SJ. For adults and teens. For info: [email protected]. Voicemail: 658-9854.
SATURDAY, FEbRUARY 21The Xerox Curl for Cancer at the Carleton Curling Club in Saint John starting at 9:00am. This event is open to the general public and there will be food and prizes for everyone.
SUNDAY, FEbRUARY 22Open Mic Gospel Night at the
Lancaster Baptist Church from 7:00-9:00pm, sponsored by the SJ-Kings Baptist Association. Light refreshments to follow, freewill offering.
WEDNESDAY, FEbRUARY 25PREB Volunteer Recognition Training event, sponsored by the SJ Volunteer Centre, from 12:00noon-2:00pm at the Centre (Waterloo Street). $25/members, $50/non-members, $100/profit/business. To pre-register/more info: Brian Boudreau at 658-1555 or [email protected].
FEbRUARY 26 & 27SJ Community Suicide Prevention Committee presents an Applied Suicide intervention Skills Training (ASIST) two-day workshop at the Villa Madonna Retreat House (115 Villa Madonna Rd, Renforth). $150 or $100/students. More info/registration 649-2793 or email: [email protected].
SATURDAY, FEbRUARY 28Heritage Fair from 9:30am-3:30pm at Market Square, SJ. Free admission, 26 tables with various themes celebrating heritage of SJ and environs; plus historical societies, reps from cultural groups and libraries, museum, etc. More info contact David Goss 672-8601.KC Historical & Archival Society meeting at the Kings County Museum (Hampton) starting at 2:00pm. Chris White will discuss the current, award winning, exhibit (“Though Your Lads Are Far Away”) and a tour of the exhibit will follow the talk. All are welcome.
ThURSDAY, MARCh 12Menu Planning for Daycares workshops (2:00-4:00 or 6:00-8:00pm) for owners, operators & staff of licensed and home-based daycares. Presented by Public Health Dietitians at the SJ PUblic Library, Market Square. More info/registration (deadline March 5) for these free workshops 643-6974.
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Congratulations to Kristin Mitchell, who submitted this photo taken, from the Norton Shore Road of the sun rising over the marsh, to our “Pic of the Month” contest for the month of January. Kristin has won a Movie Pass (for two, including drinks & popcorn),
compliments of Ossekeag Publishing. The theme for February is “February Happenings”. No people or pets please, and digital copies only. Deadline for photos is the 25th of each month. Happy shooting!! 0037
LADIES VOLLEYbALL
Ladies Volleyball League plays at the Carlton Community Centre on Sundays from 3:00-9:00pm (one hour play), for ages 18 and up. For more information contact Jennifer LeBlanc at 755-9081. G040
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Seventy two per cent of Canadians living with Alzheimers are woman. Woman also account for seventy per cent of family caregivers for people living with Alzheimers. The risk of dementia doubles every five years after age 65 and the disease can lie dormant for up to 25 years in the brain before symptoms appear. Women’s increased lifespans put them at a greater risk for Alzheimers and dementia. Right now there are 14,000 New Brunswickers living with some form of dementia, in 20 years this number will be almost double. The Alzheimers society invites all New Brunswickers to visit: alzheimernb.ca to learn about the warning signs of Alzheimers & Dementia which can often go misunderstood or ignored. While there is no cure for Alzheimers, early diagnosis allows for proper treatment and support to let people live as well as possible and start planning for their future needs. Don’t hestitate access the resources available on: alzheimernb.ca to discover what you need to know about Alzheimers & dementia. 3311
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next month. Towards the end you will feel better as your debt load reduces; you may even find that you have more disposable income because you are aware of your expenses. Do not let this feeling fool you, yes you are doing great, but you still need to reach the end result. Paying off your consumer debt is a rewarding experience and it increases
WhAT TO DO WITh hOLIDAY DEbT
Unfortunately it’s not only our waistline that can grow in size over the holidays, the amount of debt that we are carrying can be uncomfortable as well. So what can you do when you find yourself with bigger than expected bills? Be practical about it. The amount placed on your credit card is not likely going to disappear overnight. A common mistake that consumers make when deciding to tackle that over-used credit card is they do not determine what they can afford to place as payment on the card. They then find that they reuse the card for everyday expenses to get through until the end of the month, and let’s face it the more we panic about money (the lack of), the more we spend to keep ourselves in stock (just in case). Face the situation head on. To solve a problem, you need to know what the problem is. Determine what resources you have available to pay on the debt and how much do you actually owe? This is where having a financial binder or file folder is handy as bank statements and credit statements can be easily accessible from multiple financial institutions. By doing this exercise you can determine; do you have savings that could pay off the credit? Does your cash-flow run to zero or do you have some wiggle room? Where do you owe money and what are the interest rates? Determine your plan. Knowing the cost of carrying your debt is key to your approach. When you are looking at setting your plan, start by setting goals for various points along the way. Perhaps you choose to pay the smallest debt off first (which tends to be the higher interest debt), or you decide which debts you want to close off; goals are needed to achieve your plan. Above all other goals you set, your main goal in this plan should to stop using your credit while you are paying down your debt. Stick to it. There will be months where an unexpected expense occurs, that’s okay, you adjust your payments for that month and then get back on track the
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your financial freedom. The less money out of pocket you have to pay on bills every month allows you to save for things as opposed to using credit. If after all this you are unsure where to start, a not for profit credit counsellor can always help you with a budget. 3337
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Specimen Collection- Tuesdays & Wednesdays 7:30am-2:30pm, by appointment only, please call 648-6681 press #3. Food Bank - Winter hours in effect Tuesday & Fridays 1:00-3:00pm, lower level Carleton Community Centre. Monthly Foot Care Clinic - every 3rd Wednesday, by appointment, 657-2273. Are you over 50 and want to be more active? Join our Zoomers Program - Tuesdays 10:00am, Fridays 10:00 & 11:00am at Marketplace Wellness Centre (free). New classes have started around the city, call 632-5537 for a place near you. Food Purchase Club - for more information call West 674-4335. Social Development worker on site to answer questions, Tuesday afternoons 1:00-3:00pm. Lending Library - “Take a Book, Leave a Book” at Market Place Wellness Centre. Gentle Yoga - Wednesdays 10:00am at Carleton Community Centre - fee applies. Zumba - If you are interested in attending a daytime class please contact 674-4335 to register, fee applies. Community Garden registrations being accepted, phone 674-4335 (Patti). Community Care Checkers: The community has shown interest in a Seniors Contact Program, which will allow seniors, who qualify, to be contacted by phone daily, Monday to Friday. This program will be for any senior who does not have a caregiver, friend, or family member checking them on a daily basis. The calls will be brief with the intent of ensuring that the person is okay. Your local community police officer, along with the wellness centre, are currently seeking volunteers to make regular phone calls, as well as taking registrations for individuals who will require this service. There will be no associated cost and any senior can apply, or be referred. Please call 674-4307 for more information. 3250
ChRISTMAS EXChANGE UPDATE
A grateful “Thank You” from the Saint John Community Christmas Exchange to all the churches, agencies and individuals who supported the Christmas Exchange in 2014. To all who sponsored families and made donations and to the volunteers, who gave of their time so generously, thank you. Your generous support has seen that over 2,700 families in the Saint John and surrounding areas were looked after for Christmas. Beth Roy, SJCCE. 3313
VOLUNTEERING WITh KNITTING
When Trish Irvine wrote up her business plan in 2008, she already knew she wanted to be able to give back to her community. From the time her business opened she was recruiting volunteer knitters for various projects. You will often find Trish and her friends sitting on a comfy sofa while they knit strips to make afghans. “ I have a lot of yarn and wool donated to me. Sometimes, people clean out their craft rooms and bring me balls of wool as well. I’ve had up to 12 volunteers knitting 5-foot strips, which we then sew into afghans. Sometimes the shorter strips get sewn into cowls or scarves as well. We also knit mitts and hats.” At first, the afghans were sent to the men’s shelter at Grace Presbyterian. Now they are shared with Romero House as well. The mitts and hats are sent to the Boys and Girls Club. Who are the volunteer knitters? Some are friends who drop in from time to time. Others are just in the store and see what’s happening and offer to help. Some residents of Bobby’s Hospice have knit the strips too. “That made for a very special contribution”, says Trish, who is always looking for more knitters but especially for volunteers to sew and crochet edging for the afghans? Want to help? Call 653-0995. It’s a great activity to keep your hands and minds busy during the long winter evenings. 3320
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Monday - closed.Children’s Programs:Thursdays: 10:15am, Time for Tots drop-in for ages 18-36 months; 11:00am, Story Time drop-in for all ages; Please sign up for the next session of Babies in the Library; 5:30-7:30pm, Homework Help for elementary school students, contact the Library to pre-register.Teen Programs:Thursdays: 5:30-7:30pm, Homework Help for Middle School students. Call the Library to pre-register.Adult Programs:Wednesdays: Knit 2 Together, afternoon drop-in.Thursdays: UKU4U, 1:15 - Beginner Class; 2:00pm, Intermediate Class.Friday Flic - 2:00pm, last Friday of each month with popcorn courtesy of the Mall. Blankets for Canada Society Inc - crocheters/knitters are welcome to make 8x8 squares to create blankets for people without shelter in the SJ area. Donation of yarn gratefully appreciated. NB Public Libraries Foundation Annual Campaign - Donate to the campaign and help out more books into the hands of the people who need them at your library or bookmobile - online at: librariesfoundation.ca or get a form at the library’s cirdulation desk. Knit 2Together (k2tog) - drop-in on Wednesday afternoons. Gates Computer Lab - free service. Book a tutorial. Community Room Rental - The Library as a spacious room, available offering tables, chairs and limited kitchen facilities. For more information: [email protected] or phone 643-7260.
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SMOOThIES FOR LUNCh
Colin Sifton here from Holly’s Restaurant and Catering with another answer to your question. Well it wasn’t actually a question this week but more of an observation. The past couple of weeks, some of my staff have been bringing in smoothies to have for lunch. That’s right, it is a new year and people always make the resolution to eat healthy and lose weight. Smoothies are a great way to do this and it made me think that some people just didn’t know how easy it is to make a smoothie. Smoothies have been around for a very long time. Mediterranean and eastern countries have been pureeing fruit to drink for centuries but it wasn’t until the invention of the blender that North Americans started drinking these concoctions. Smoothies are found in many different forms with different ingredients. A
smoothie would be any fruit or vegetable drink made up of pureed fruits, vegetable and liquid. Some people make smoothies just by adding ice and water to their favourite fruits. It is funny how much fruit can go into a smoothie. Imaging sitting down and having a glass of orange juice with one banana, six strawberries, a quarter cup of blueberries and a quarter cup of melon. That is a lot of food, but since we ground it all together and made a 16 ounce drink, it doesn’t seem like that much; our eyes are deceiving us. Now when I say it is a lot of food, it is when you have a smoothie with a full breakfast of bacon and eggs or with a large bowl of cereal. Having just a smoothie would be a perfect size to get you to your next meal. It is full of vitamins and minerals our body needs to keep us alert and to keep us going but not enough to sustain us through the whole day. Our body still needs protein. So where does the protein come from? In recent years we have gotten more and more access to grains and seeds which are
high in protein which we can mix in with our smoothie. Some examples would be flax seeds, hemp seeds, sesame seeds and chia seeds. Other items may be oats or even quinoa. You can also add any vegetable for additional nutrients. So if I was making a smoothie for myself, this is what I would do and what I would put in it. 1/2 cup orange juice1/2 cup plain or vanilla yogurt4 strawberries - frozen1/2 banana1/2 mango - frozen3 tablespoons of chia Place in a blender or magic bullet and puree until smooth. The reason I use frozen fruit is to make the smoothie a nice frosty treat. Makes me think it is not as healthy as it really is. 0040
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Bell Aliant shows their incredible support of the United Way this year by presenting them with a corporate gift for $31,600. The employees and retirees of Bell Aliant donated an
additional $66,500. The cheque waspresented to the United Way and representatives from two of the funded organizations this year. 3333
NEWS FROM ROCMAURA
FOUNDATION
Rocmaura kicked off the New Year with its 11th annual Curling Funspiel on January 24 at Carleton Curling Club. 18 teams participated in this fun day and raised about $5000 for our Foundation. We are very blessed to have received a couple of major donations in recent weeks totaling $23,000. While the donors wish to remain anonymous, they did express their gratitude to Staff for the wonderful care their family members received. During Staff Appreciation week we extended our sincerest thanks to our 240 staff who make such a big a difference in other’s lives every day. We are very grateful to our “Community of Caring”. The big news we are very excited about is that we are giving away a new car in 2015! The 2015 Mirage is valued at $16,000 and comes fully loaded from Loch Lomond Mitsubishi. We are also giving away a $3,000 piece of fine jewellery from Spicer Jewellery. Tickets are now on sale for the Car and Jewellery draw at the Foundation Office, Loch Lomond Mitsubishi and five Lawton’s stores in Saint John, Fredericton and Sussex. Tickets are just $50 each or 3 for $100. There are less than 1000 tickets being sold so your chances of winning are really great. The draw will take place at our Oktoberfest annual fundraising dinner and auction at the Saint John Trade & Convention Centre on October 3. For more information contact Sally Cummings, Foundation Coordinator at 643-7090 or [email protected]. 3334
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Gentle Path will be hosting Educational programs at various local locations from March-May. Women’s Programs: Active Parenting for Busy Women - a 3-week program focusing on the basics of successful parenting for women with children of all age groups. Starts Saturday, February 7 from 9:00am-12:00noon at the Sophia Recovery Centre, 83 Hazen Street; ($75).
Anger: Friend or Foe - 6-session Anger Management program starting March 19 at the Sophia Recovery Centre from 6:00-8:00pm ($125). Assertively Yours for Women – 6-session Assertiveness program on Thursdays from 6:00-8:00pm, starting , May 7 at the Sophia Recovery Centre; ($125). Children’s Programs: Fire in My Belly - an 8-week program for boys/girls ages 6-8 dealing with anger (6:30-7:25pm). March-April (date/location TBA). Seeing Red - an 8-week program for boys/girls ages 10-12 dealing with anger (7:30- 8:30pm). March-April (date/location TBA).Gentle Path’s “Self-Development Saturdays” (1-day courses for personal growth): The Heart of Parenting - Saturday, March 21 Church of the Good Shepherd (668 Manawagonish Road), 9:00am-3:00pm. $50/person, $75/couple. This course focuses on the basics of successful parenting. Your Shadow Self - Saturday, April 18 Church of the Good Shepherd, 9:00am-3:00pm. $50. According to Carl Jung, we all have a shadow self-aspects of our personality that are hidden or unconscious. Learn how to recognize and confront your Shadow for greater peace of mind and well-being.
Secrets to Successful Relationships - Saturday, May 9 Church of the Good Shepherd, 9:00am-3:00pm. $50/person, $75/couple. This is one-day video based workshop, designed to help individuals and/or couples learn how to build and maintain healthy relationships. Pre-registration & pre-payment is required for all programs. Call 652-6114 to register. Visit: gentlepathsj.com for more detailed information on Education Group Programs & Support Groups Women of Worth - Self-Esteem support group for women over 18 years at Sophia Recovery Centre on Tuesdays from 7:00-8:30pm. While we are self-supporting and rely on group fees to cover the cost of rent, materials etc., all individuals are welcome to attend this Support Group whether or not they are able to manage the $5 fee. Co-dependents Support Group - based on the Twelve Steps of Recovery is for men and women who are striving to build and maintain healthy relationships. It will help participants learn how to express thoughts and feelings appropriately and to practice healthy self-care. Held Wednesdays 7:00-8:30pm at the Church of the Good Shepherd. All individuals are welcome to attend the support Groups regardless of ability to manage the $5.00 fee. 3336
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LIVE WELLThE POWER
OF JOURNALINGOne of the best tools I have discovered for healing and growth is regular journaling. Keeping a journal can give us valuable self-knowledge, while helping us to understand our past, discover joy in our present, and create our futures. Many of us kept a diary when we were younger, or may keep travel journals now, but writing for well-being involves being willing to listen to our inner guidance. Author Julia Cameron offers a simple way to start journaling in her book “The Artist’s Way”. She advocates “morning pages,” which are three pages of stream-of-consciousness writing every day, about anything. Writing consistently helps us go beyond the chatterbox mind, and tap into a wiser voice offering reassurance, inspiration and creative ideas. The Benefits of Journaling for Well-being: Growing Self-awareness, Creativity & Spirituality - Journaling helps us get in
touch with our needs, priorities, and personal values, and helps us to unearth our strengths. Writing can help us see ourselves in a new light, and notice patterns of meaning and purpose in life. Changing Habits, Thoughts and Beliefs - Writing in a journal also helps us see our habits and patterns more clearly. With objectivity, we become aware of people or situations triggering our behaviour, as well as what might not be working in our life. Discovering Joy and Gratitude - Journals mirror our thoughts and perceptions about our lives, and writing can literally make us happier, by giving us a place to consciously record positive experiences. Solving Problems and Clarifying Goals - When we write about our problems, we use the right brain, where intuition and emotion live. As we confront negative emotions and contact our inner wisdom in this way, new insights and solutions result. We feel like we are taking action, which can lessen worry and empower us. With so many benefits, isn’t journaling
Margaret TottenRegistered Counsellor
& Certifi ed Coach
worth trying as a means of enhancing our well-being and quality of life? In essence, writing is a portable means of self-help, available wherever we happen to be and costing only the amount of paper and a pen. In conclusion, as Julia Cameron says, “writing rights things.” The main relationship in journaling, as in life, is with ourselves, so journal writing is not only a powerful tool, but journals can also be a good friend at any stage of our life and in any circumstance. 0008
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CREATING YOUR NIChEI have been flirting with the musical world since I was 13 years old. First, as a wanna-be pop star, country star. It changed throughout my teens with each new and exciting artist I discovered. My Dad said I had more of a country voice. Thanks Dad! Truth is I just didn’t have the chops to make a respectable career out of it. I found
myself through various circumstances getting involved with the business of music; behind the scenes promoting, booking and eventually co-owning a record label and artist management company. Now all these years later with decades of experience, small victories and too many heartbreaks to mention under my belt in the music biz, I wonder how an independent local recording artist is going
to make a go at it career wise. Is it even possible anymore? It’s all about creating your niche and building a dedicated audience one by one. I asked a few local recording artists that I feel are making a real move to building a sustainable a career (not necessarily becoming a big Rock Star!) out of their music what they feel will help them achieve that dream? Here is what a few local rising stars had to say! “I pursue strategic alliances and connectors both within the music community and beyond in order to build relationships that value the music and varied streams I offer as a writer, arranger, educator, composer, and performer which one trusts will produce revenue that grow my artistry and career.” Stephanie Mainville www.stephaniemainville.com. “We are learning how much goes into creating a sustainable career. One thing is to take on as much of “the business” as we can now so we really understand what goes into it all. We are starting to figure out that it goes beyond the music. Mainly, we are creating goals and working toward them steadily. Also, having a loyal team that believes in your music as much as you do is extremely helpful!” Lisa Mclaggan - Tomato/Tomato www.facebook.com/TomatoTomato.SJ. “For me a ‘career’ as a performing artist is a matter of right perspective. Paying my bills while doing what I love… anyone can understand that I think. But this is a strange business… artistry requires authenticity but the business demands good PR and the industry forgets you in five minutes. So I believe longevity lives in crafting songs that resonate more deeply than in my singing of them. Performing is my first musical love but it’s all about the song in the end and if I'm lucky I get the chance to ride along wherever the songs take me - and the rent gets paid too.” Mike Biggar www.mikebiggar.com. There is lots of great local music. Let’s go out there and support it. You never know you may be witnessing first hand the next big thing in your own b a c k y a r d ! 0041
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There was quite an uproar recently when a news story out of Winnipeg indicated a woman was being fined by city Animal Control for feeding stray cats which had taken up residence on a neighbour’s property. The original reports indicated the woman was told to stop feeding them and let them freeze or starve. Later reports from city officials deny that any of their staff would have said that. The only people who know for sure are the two individuals who had the conversation. I make no secret of being a cat lover. I have lived with cats all my life, currently three of them. Two of our previous cats have been abandoned or strays, one of which showed up in our Kingston b a c k y a r d one October
(possibly left behind when a cottager closed up the place for the winter), the other having been thrown out a car in front a friend’s apartment building in Saint John. A third cat was rescued by Mike and the kids and adopted by a co-worker since we were already at maximum capacity. (Maximum capacity is three, as for every three cats Mikie says he gets a dog . . . and tho’ Jet is lovely dog, one is enough for me.) Had there been feral/stray cats in the area I would most surely have been feeding them and attempting to
tame and re-home them. What disturbed me about the story from Manitoba was the polarization of
opinions. Letting them freeze or starve was seen as a viable choice by a lot of readers who commented. Since
the problem has
been created by man, how is it fair that the cats pay the price for our poor choices? Winnipeg alone estimates they have 50-100,000 feral cats. Where did they come from? They did not migrate there from some exotic location. No, they originated from abandoned pets. Deal with the irresponsible pet owners, not with those who are doing their best to assist the victims. “I am in favor of animal rights as well as human rights. That is the way of a whole human being.” ~ Abraham Lincoln. “The love for all living creatures is the most noble attribute of man.” ~ Charles Darwin. 0002
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