We put so much pressure on ourselves and on each other to be “perfect moms.” The Perfect Mom doesn’t exist. What moms need to realize is that you’re going to mess up your kids. You […]
Author: thepeopleofbarrie
We love asking BIG questions of those who live, work and play in the greater Barrie area
godzilla, a special street, and forgiveness
If I could have one super power… I would be able to turn into anything. That way I could turn into ridiculously big things like Godzilla or King Kong. – Gabe, 8 years old, likes […]
what i’ve learned about myself through travel
In the last three years I have travelled to over 25 cities in China, Vietnam and Thailand, and most recently three cities in Brazil. As a person born and raised in Canada, to say these […]
be true, be yourself
I saw a man who lived outside. My mom and I gave him a bowl of strawberries we picked and a hamburger, fries and apple pie from A&W. I don’t think anyone should have to […]
lessons learned
I think that sometimes we get so attached to how a journey “should” go in life, we lose sight of the destination. One thing I have learned in the not-so-distant past is that sometimes it is about […]
an act of kindness i will never forget
I ran out of money during my second year of college. Going home or asking my parents for cash wasn’t an option. For a few weeks, I couch surfed at a good friend’s house. Then […]
summer is the best
I love watching airplanes in the sky, exploring the backyard, splashing in the pool, chasing chipmunks, and playing hide n’ seek. It’s also fun to listen to the birdies and have ice-cream. The grass tickles […]
my entire life has been an adventure
I took advantage of every opportunity I could, and I still do. I founded a ground-breaking company that pioneered the eBook industry. I began a consultancy with a focus on executive strategic planning for electronic […]
three things I know to be true
Everyone has a story they don’t want to tell – a part of themselves they bury because they fear being judged. I believe it’s the telling of these stories that set us free. Your happiness […]
what grief has taught me about living
Grief, for me, is indelibly joined with memories of my mother. As such, because I loved her very deeply and sometimes, secretly, it’s both mourning, and a celebration. Grief has taught me that it must […]
