"Literacy is much more than an educational priority – it is the ultimate investment in the future and the first step towards all the new forms of literacy required in the twenty-first century. We wish to see a century where every child is able to read and to use this skill to gain autonomy". ~ Irina Bokova, UNESCO Director General Literacies for the 21st Century Literacy is a right and a foundation for lifelong learning, better well-being and livelihoods. As such it is a driver for … [Read more...]
The WOW Factor!, Your Ladder to Success Event! – SEPT 19
Networking & Marketing, Your Ladder to Success Event! Register Now It's tough trying to figure out how and where to get new clients, really understand their needs & seal the deal! Men Are Always Welcome to attend! Join our expert Sophie Boyko in our Hands-on Workshop, where she will TEACH YOU: SOPHIE BOYKO The 3 essential ingredients to creating an unstoppable business A … [Read more...]
Tiffany Bond, 8th Annual Taking Steps Against Breast Cancer Walk!
Join us for some shopping to raise money for the Canadian Cancer Society’s 8th Annual Taking Steps Against Breast Cancer Walk! When: Tuesday, August 20th 6:30pm – 8:30pm Where: Canadian Cancer Society Durham Region Community Office | 12 Stanley Crt. Unit 3 Whitby | 905-430-5770 Who: The shopping vendors below will be attending: Epicure Selections ThinkDIVA Thirty One Why: All hostess gifts earned by our shopping night will be donated … [Read more...]
A Total Eclipse of the Heart…, Brene Brown
Vul·ner·a·ble /ˈvəln(ə)rəbəl/ Adjective. Exposed to the possibility of being attacked or harmed, either physically or emotionally: "we were in a vulnerable position". (of a partnership or relationship) To me, "a total eclipse of the heart could mean that you are not willing to allow your partner to see who you really are; to become vulnerable; to come alive to your own authentic self. Are you willing to really open up YOUR heart? To be seen by your partner; your heart open and … [Read more...]
Married of Not, You Should Read This…a Must!
When I got home that night as my wife served dinner, I held her hand and said, I've got something to tell you. She sat down and ate quietly. Again I observed the hurt in her eyes. Suddenly I didn't know how to open my mouth. But I had to let her know what I was thinking. 'I want a divorce'. I raised the topic calmly. She didn't seem to be annoyed by my words, instead she asked me softly, 'Why'? I avoided her question. This made her angry. She threw away the chopsticks and shouted at … [Read more...]
Borderline Personality, a Life of Extremes
Borderline Personality Do you have someone in your life that suffers behaviors that are completely out of control? Do you have moments with this same person that are loving and heartwarming; then, twenty minutes later, this same person is threatening to kill you? Does this person have moments of violent outbursts that make no sense to those around them? Does this person cry at extremely inappropriate times with no reason for sadness that are apparent? The above … [Read more...]