by The Mane Intent | Sep 12, 2019 | Muse from The Round Pen
I’ve just completed my first year of academic studies as I work towards a Masters of Arts in Counselling Psychology. I have another year of course work followed by an eight month practicum at a local agency. Ultimately my intention is to become a Registered Therapist...
by The Mane Intent | Sep 12, 2019 | Muse from The Round Pen
Memories bubble up when revisiting a place or space. Some help shape and define us. Such are my memories of Canadian Tire. This summer’s mother-daughter road trip from our farm to St. John’s, Newfoundland was ripe with memories. My daughter Sarah, now 28, is pursuing...
by The Mane Intent | Mar 27, 2019 | Muse from The Round Pen
Being an entrepreneur requires courage and resilience. Danielle French of South Pond Farms is a courageous woman and a resilient entrepreneur. Recently, I participated in a Design Your Escape two day ‘master class’ hosted by Danielle that invites...
by The Mane Intent | Feb 24, 2019 | Muse from The Round Pen
“And the songbirds are singing, like they know the score. And I love you, I love you, I love you, like never before…” — Fleetwood Mac My mother was my song bird, resilient and strong, who taught me how to fly and then set me free. A year ago on...
by The Mane Intent | Feb 18, 2019 | Muse from The Round Pen
“Thank-you for your gift of inspiration Shelley Niro.” Yesterday I treated myself to an artist date. In her book, The Artist’s Way, Julia Cameron describes the Artist Date as a regular or “weekly expedition to explore something that enchants or interests you.”...
by The Mane Intent | Feb 10, 2019 | Muse from The Round Pen
As a member of the Women’s Business Network of Peterborough, I meet some very inspiring women, including most recently Carlotta James. Carlotta is a woman of resilience, strength and empowerment who is motivating people into environmental conservation action. She is...
