Dear Barb: I am a mother of two young children aged six and eight. Recently, my husband was tragically killed in an automobile accident. We were a happy close family, and I now am just overwhelmed with grief. My children are having an extremely hard time dealing with this tragedy and I really don’t know… Read more »
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING – 2006 The 2006 AUSU Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held on September 28, 2006 at 6:00 pm, MST. All AUSU members are invited to attend in-person at our Edmonton office or via free teleconference from almost anywhere in the world. At regular council meetings, only council may vote, but at… Read more »
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As the 2006 summer wedding season draws to a close, I can’t help but look back fondly at the weddings I’ve officiated since my appointment as a marriage commissioner. My own thirty-three year old marriage (did I mention I was a child bride?) obviously colours my perspective. I wonder which of these marriages will take,… Read more »
Silencing our inner critic. It is one of the biggest challenges most of us face as we go through life. We all know the harsh, abrasive voice of this critic. The critic is the one who tells us that this latest obstacle is insurmountable, that we are not good enough to overcome this latest challenge,… Read more »
It involves the reduction and careful aging of Italian grapes. It is treasured by chefs and lovers of gourmet foods for its ability to add complexity and subtle character to foods. The very best varieties are aged between 25 and 50 years, and can cost from $100 to $500 dollars US per bottle, making each… Read more »
It was one of those great wasted nights. There we were, gathered over a bottle of Lagavulin–a writer and six actors, irresponsible ne’er-do-wells each and every one. There we were, adrift on a sea of drunken babble, with a deadline looming down on us like the hull of a Russian freighter plowing the fog. What… Read more »
Hi Barb: My father is in his early sixties and has always been in good health. Last year, I noticed he was coughing a lot, mostly in the evening. He went to his doctor and was given a prescription for cough suppressant. As soon as he was finished the prescription, his cough returned. Following a… Read more »
Label: Dreamworks Tracks: 13 Rating: 5 The first time I listened to this album, I was confused, to say the least. Despite a strong start, these tracks seem to bear no real relation to one another and show very little resemblance to the passionate, energetic tunes of Revolutions per Minute (2003). Listening to the third… Read more »
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING – 2006 The 2006 AUSU Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held on September 28, 2006 at 6:00 pm, MST. All AUSU members are invited to attend in-person at our Edmonton office or via free teleconference from almost anywhere in the world. At regular council meetings, only council may vote, but at… Read more »