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Focus on the Process

I’ve got a secret that will help you stay on target academically and at work, even if the world turns upside down, even if a series of failing grades arise , even if job security becomes threatened. This little secret is discussed in stock trading books and in Daniel Kahneman’s new bestseller Noise. It’s a… Read more »

Dear Barb—Camping Conundrum

Dear Barb: My family has been anxiously waiting to go camping.  Twice our reservations were cancelled, but we finally got to go last weekend.  We always go to provincial parks; we like the natural settings and the peacefulness of nature.  Unfortunately, we didn’t experience any of that last weekend.  For one thing the gypsy moths… Read more »

How to Stay Crazy Happy

Women’s emotions can feel erratic.  One moment we’re smiles; the next, sobs.  Throw in bad news, the death of a loved one, or anything burdensome, and our emotions can run roughshod on our sanity. But we aren’t our emotions.  We are more than that We are souls, and souls are comprised of pure love.  Emotions,… Read more »

Editorial—The Dose with the Most

You’ll have to excuse me this week, there remain a couple of articles to get up on the web, and the PDF is nowhere near complete yet. The problem is that on Thursday, I received my second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.  (Moderna, in my case.)  I didn’t think this would be any problem because… Read more »

Domestic Abuse—How Can We Do More For Victims?

As we exit out of the chaos that was created by COVID-19 and return to normal life, there are elements of society that have come to light and that we will need to refocus on moving forward. The past few years brought significant attention to the historical struggles of women in the workplace and home… Read more »

AU-Thentic Events

Bannock and a Movie June Edition: Two Spirit Stories Jun 1 to Jun 30 Online Hosted by AU Nukskahtowin www.athabascau.ca/indigenous/bannock-and-a-movie/index.html Access through above link AUSU Annual General Meeting Mon, Jun 28, 5:00 to 6:00 pm MDT Online Hosted by AUSU www.ausu.org/event/ausu-annual-general-meeting/ No pre-registration necessary; email governance@ausu.org for info or meeting link The Grad Lounge Fri,… Read more »

Four Reasons Why Hiking is Terrible

Are you thinking about getting out to the mountains this year? Are you a frequent hiker? If so, this article is not for you.  Although, you may enjoy reading about my amateur hiking opinions, if only to disagree with them. If you’re an amateur hiker like myself, consider this your most recent warning.  If you’ve… Read more »