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What's in the Stars?

Tip of the Week: With Leo time in the rear view mirror and Virgo in the spotlight, it is time to adjust accordingly. The end of this 1/12 of the year pie marks Autumn Equinox. Thus ...[...Read More]

Thoughts from My Belly

Despite forecasts of thunderstorms thousands of spectators soaked in the sun, the sights, and the smells at the 4th annual Smoke On The Water BBQ Festival on Sunday, June 20. From all accounts the event, ...[...Read More]

Enlighten Your Load

LaughterSEEKING: LONG TERM RELATIONSHIP WITH HAPPY, FULFILLED OPTIMIST (from the May issue of “Heat Up Your Health” monthly e-newsletter) Nothing forces you to be mindful of the fragility of your health and well being like the simple ...[...Read More]

Dress Your Nest

Inspiration will come to you in many shapes and forms and from places you never thought to look.  Here are some helpful tips to make you more aware of your ever-changing surroundings: · Look at designs on ...[...Read More]

Here, There & Everywhere

Imagine that Kelowna supports a National Hockey League team and its new downtown arena, with 22,000 seats, hosts the Okanagan Ogopogos. The Monsters Hall of Fame, inside the arena, draws hockey fans from all over ...[...Read More]

The Style File

It was bound to happen sooner or later. Living in a city with limited resources and a having penchant for shopping, it was just a matter of time before I succumbed. And now I’m hooked. ...[...Read More]

The Style File

Imagine my surprise when I started researching the Spring/Summer trends this year, only to find that fanny packs are back in style. And not only that, they’ve already been spotted on some of the most ...[...Read More]

Your Life - Your Success

For a long time, I didn’t think I was a “good enough person”. And up until this day, I have not been able to pinpoint exactly what may have caused this not so aggressive, but ...[...Read More]

Enlighten Your Load

Scene 1: You’re stuck in traffic and will be late for an important meeting; you pick up your cell phone, call your client and avoid a potentially embarrassing situation. Scene 2: you’re at the grocery store and can’t remember ...[...Read More]

Here, There & Everywhere

On a late November in spring I’m sitting on a park bench in Townsville, an Australian city on the northeast coast of the state of Queensland, and scribbling words in a notebook. I’ve chosen this spot ...[...Read More]

Real Estate - Mortgages

With rising housing prices and a shifting interest rate environment, affordability continues to be a top concern among homebuyers.  Fortunately, there are ways to increase mortgage affordability when buying in a competitive real estate market. ...[...Read More]

What's in the Stars?

Tip of the Week: What a powerful seed day! On August 20, Venus and Mars will be conjunct. On the same day Mercury turns Retrograde and the Sun in Leo is in exact opposition to Neptune. ...[...Read More]

What's in the Stars?

Tip of the Week: This is another exciting week from the standpoint of planetary alignments. First, we are in a new Lunation Cycle seeded by the New Moon on August 9. With Venus conjunct Saturn and ...[...Read More]

What's in the Stars?

Tip of the Week: Amidst the many possible perspectives to gauge the synchronistic flow that Astrology offers, looking to the relationship exchanges between Jupiter and Saturn is valuable. Considered the ‘social planets’, the 20 year cycle ...[...Read More]

The Style File

I tried. I really, really tried. Well, in all honesty maybe I didn’t try that hard, but I just couldn’t help myself. The pull of the New Year and all that comes with it was ...[...Read More]

What's in the Stars?

Tip of the Week: The Saturn/Uranus Opposition aspect is fully active now. Like an exact Full Moon, the cycle is at its peak. The exchange between these proverbial planetary titans is and will invariably be powerful ...[...Read More]

What's in the Stars?

Tip of the Week: On the eve of the final Saturn opposite Uranus aspect, the synchronicities are apparent. Here in BC it is the HST. The sudden closure of the Nelson Daily News after 109 years ...[...Read More]

What's in the Stars?

Tip of the Week: Saturn and Uranus in Opposition have now formed 4 of 5 conjunctions since November 4, 2008. Observe the first, synchronizing with the election of Barack Obama. Now, on July 26 at 10:05 ...[...Read More]

Here, There & Everywhere

Fear should have been a factor as I stared into the eyes of a wild, 4,500 lb. animal that was less than a yard away. His whiskers twitched as he sensed my warm blood. My ...[...Read More]

What's in the Stars?

Tip of the Week: The Total Solar Eclipse happens on July 11 at 12:40 pm PDT at 19 Cancer 24. The eclipse path ranges from the South Pacific NE of New Zealand and ends on the ...[...Read More]