to you from Silken

Today’s Olympic related activities include making a big banner with the kids saying “We Believe—In You.” My son wants to hold it up at the Opening Ceremonies for the athletes …

As the Olympics descend upon us, the critics of these Olympic and Paralympic Games in Vancouver are being drowned out by slogans of “We Believe”, “Go Canada Go” and “Own the Podium”. We can almost taste the medals “we” are going to win, and we can be promised stories of courage, overcoming the odds, and sheer and awe inspiring excellence.

Having refused to exhaust myself over the Christmas holidays, I am happy to report a renewed energy and enthusiasm for all things work related (even filing). I’m amazed how important rest is to our productivity, our joy for work.

Less is More. That is the philosophy I am embracing this holiday season. Less shopping, less food, fewer parties and less stress.

The biggest thrill in carrying the Olympic Flame as one of Canada’s first runners (ok, walkers) was having my kids on the Legislature lawns watching on.  Actually screaming is a …

Two weekends ago over 12,000 runners and walkers competed in the Victoria Marathon. It’s a fun and community focused event. As part of the weekend there are ample activities such …

Two weekends ago over 12,000 runners and walkers competed in the Victoria Marathon. It’s a fun and community focused event. As part of the weekend there are ample activities such …

September is my new year. Forget January 1st and Auld Lang Syne, September is the time for planning, forward motion and new resolutions. Resolution number one, I will always make …

On Sunday morning I power walked along the Wonderland Trail. The place was packed with runners, walkers, roller bladders and bikers. It was fabulous to see so many people out …

Joy. That is a word central to my experience of living, of parenting, heck, even to working. Joy and its close cousin Play are passions in my life. Playing basketball …