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Words of Wisdom…Let It Be

July 4, 2012 by shandracarlson Filed Under: On the Flip Side 4 Comments

Let it be, whisper words of wisdom….let it be. Another song lyric. One thing about music we all know well is that it is powerful and we can identify moments in time when it hits us to the core. I told someone this week that I wish some songs could be banned on all Calgary radio stations […]

Shine On Baby, Shine On

May 25, 2012 by shandracarlson Filed Under: On the Flip Side 5 Comments

Diamonds. Precious gems. They don’t start out looking like the stunning pieces they are transformed into. While cleaning my rings recently I watched my dull, drab stones return to their shining glory and it generated some thoughts for consideration: These stones that become near and dear to us don’t usually start out as the bright […]

Live a Little, Live a Lot

May 10, 2012 by shandracarlson Filed Under: On the Flip Side 1 Comment

You wake up every morning. You hit the floor running. Well, unless you’re like me and then you trudge with squinty eyes hoping not to tumble down the stairs on the way to the coffee pot. Your duties for the day roll over and across and around your brain, trying to make sense of the […]

Lessons from the Seuss

March 17, 2012 by shandracarlson Filed Under: Fun Stuff Leave a Comment

Since I was a girl and could read on the spot Dr. Seuss made me smile and think quite a lot He’s funny, he’s happy, he’s silly, and smart He thinks everyone has something to offer – like art The trees give us air, kids thrive on esteem His heart is to help us all […]

Squish Not the Dream!

February 19, 2012 by shandracarlson Filed Under: On the Flip Side Leave a Comment

Bet you were expecting a Martin Luther King analogy. Not in this piece, maybe another time. My thoughts today are somewhat more simplistic. Who knew ABBA and the words to their song, “I Have a Dream,” would speak to me at this time in my life. I’m an avid believer in pursuing our dreams, never […]

Annoyingly Positive!

January 26, 2012 by shandracarlson Filed Under: Fun Stuff 4 Comments

“My positivity may be annoying, but your negativity is deadly!” Those words jumped off the screen at me as I read Jeeven’s Facebook status update. Who said FB doesn’t have its good points?! I haven’t been able to get it out of my head since he posted it on Tuesday. What Jeeven doesn’t know is […]

Forgive & Forget. You’re kidding right?

January 17, 2012 by shandracarlson Filed Under: On the Flip Side 4 Comments

Forgiveness is a big topic to tackle. Often times we don’t even recognize when we harbour unforgiveness, or we have this notion if we do forgive that we’re weak or have to forget it happened somehow. The battle rages within, trying to figure out just how to forget. Folks, the brain doesn’t quite work that […]

Monday Monday

December 12, 2011 by shandracarlson Filed Under: Mondays Matter - Start 'em off Right! Leave a Comment

Think About It “This is the beginning of a new day. You have been given this day to use as you will. You can waste it or use it for good. What you do today is important because you are exchanging a day of your life for it. When tomorrow comes, this day will be […]

Sometimes kids say hurtful things. Sometimes they’re right.

November 29, 2011 by shandracarlson Filed Under: On the Flip Side 4 Comments

I had a horrible experience last week that shook me up pretty good. I think another gray hair or two showed up just to add to the trauma! My 13 year old made a statement that made me want to curl up and withdraw from life completely – for about 5 minutes. Then I decided […]

24 Things to Always Remember

November 28, 2011 by shandracarlson Filed Under: Mondays Matter - Start 'em off Right! Leave a Comment

Author/Source Unknown Your presence is a present to the world. You are unique and one of a kind. Your life can be what you want it to be. Take the days just one at a time. Count your blessings, not your troubles. You will make it through whatever comes along. Within you are so many […]