Monthly Archives: September 2008

Catastrophe = Opportunity

Posted on September 30, 2008 by gloria

I’ve been thinking all day about the stock market crash in the U.S. (and, to a lesser degree here in Canada) and the social unrest that may result.  I’ve been through a “bad market” when I was a young stock … Continue reading →

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How to wreck your sex life

Posted on September 25, 2008 by gloria

According to Oprah, there are 10 million couples in the U.S. who do not have any sex in their marriage.  They live together, have kids, mortgages, and they eat dinner together but they have completely given up on the idea of … Continue reading →

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My mental health worker

Posted on September 22, 2008 by gloria

When I tell stories from my 2 month prison stay in 2002, I’m always told that I need to write a book about it.  Being convicted of contempt of court and spending 2 months in a B.C. prison was not something I’d … Continue reading →

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Madeline’s Wedding

Posted on September 21, 2008 by gloria

Madeline got married to Colin today and nothing prepared me for the overwhelming emotion I would feel when this beautiful young woman came down the aisle accompanied by her parents.  My first experience of Maddy was 26 years ago when … Continue reading →

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Posted on September 21, 2008 by gloria
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Posted on September 19, 2008 by gloria

    Thanx to Shirley for being the model for this interactive statue. On the left – Mother breast feeding her baby. On the right- Expectant mother in discussion. Out of view: – Children playing in the sand. *Donated by … Continue reading →

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Posted on September 19, 2008 by gloria
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Birth at home

Posted on September 17, 2008 by gloria

I’ve been receiving some amazing videos in the past week. They are all short but carry an impactful message. Turn on your speakers and enjoy. How to hand express breastmilk Breastfeeding beyond the toddler years (to 8 years old) La … Continue reading →

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Hello world!

Posted on September 15, 2008 by gloria

Welcome to my blog.  I’ll be posting all that’s new about natural birth, breastfeeding and other womanly matters.  Be sure to bookmark this blog and check back in every few days.  Gloria

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