BOOMERANG BACK BABY

June 18, 2010

This year my kids came back for a stopover. Some friends said I was asking for trouble by weakening my perimeters, but I was thinking of my retirement. When I get old, they’ll have to reciprocate and let me come stay with them. You may think it’s emotional blackmail; I think it’s financial planning. With the current economy, I’m on the Freedom 55 plan: I will retire when my kids are 55.

I wasn’t an empty nester without borders. I had stringent guidelines. They couldn’t go to the bathroom in the middle of doing the dishes — I

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WHY I LOVE TO WRITE

June 7, 2010

I am fortunate. I have written my own material for 30 years but to write for no other reason than because I love it has been gift. My writing is always creative and mostly humorous but the biggest gift it has opened me up to worlds inside of myself.  And the act of writing is everything I am not. It’s spacious and generous. With pen moving across the page I see what I really think. It strips away the press release I issue to the world.  The sell job I have done on myself, and to the people around me.

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One Day Writer’s Retreat – Saturday June 12

Everyone has a story to tell. Tell yours in the beautiful setting of Amherst island. Whether you’re a new writer or an experienced one this workshop is inspiring, safe and guarantees to get your creative juices flowing.

Deborah Kimmett writes for CBC Radio,  Canadian Living and Winnipeg Comedy Festival. She’s a 20 year veteran of the Second City and is a Governor General Award nominated author.

“Deborah’s so full of insight, the workshop was like sipping at a fire hydrant.” Bob Laroque.

Wonderful response from attendees. Excellent way to get creativity

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SAFETY AND THE THREAT OF ADDICTION

IAPSA Addiction and Public Safety. London Ontario. Closed to Public. Noon time keynote.

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