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Hockey Parent 101

January 20, 2012

I wish someone had told me all that would be involved in being a hockey mom. I had heard some crazy stories about early morning hockey practices and insane hockey parents. It was all a bit intimidating and left me…

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Hindsight is 20/20 … or, um, 20/25

January 13, 2012

Since I started at STARS, I have been spending a great deal more time on the computer than I normally do. So I figured it was time to get my eyes checked and get another pair of glasses…

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Colour Me Impressed

January 8, 2012

This is my first year as a hockey mom (HockeyBoy’s team). And as a hockey trainer (EMT for an older AAA team). It’s kind of trial by fire because as of last fall I knew absolutely ZERO about hockey. I…

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Dear Resolutionists,

January 2, 2012

I started off this morning fully irritated that I would have to go to the gym and fight for space with you people. Yes, you people, the ones who have made a resolution to get in shape this year.

Mean,…

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Letters to The Things in my Life

December 31, 2011

Dear Hockey;

It looks like we’re starting a long-term relationship. I admit, I didn’t really want to hang out with you. I was still smarting from that Stanley Cup run a few years back where a) the Flames shoulda won…

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If That Were My Child, I’d…

December 29, 2011

I’ve written here several times about my struggle with being judgmental. There are times when I forget that a great deal of grace has been given to me and it’s my responsibility to give grace to others.

No where is…

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The 2012 (Short) List

December 28, 2011

I am having a really hard time making a list of priorities for 2012. I try do this each year to help me know what to focus on… I’m not sure whether my list should be made up of goals,…

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2011

December 26, 2011

Oh 2011, you have been such a strange, wonderful year.

The year I found the career I was meant to have.

The year I spoke up and wouldn’t shut up and got fired for it. (What a truly wonderful reason…

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