tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-67366669638275683492024-03-05T00:57:49.500-08:00THEBOOMERVINE Playfully raising a toast to Midlife.
Denise A Kelly, Founder TheBoomerVinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17874150066304100909noreply@blogger.comBlogger52125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6736666963827568349.post-69286954478739882522020-01-26T19:53:00.001-08:002020-01-26T20:02:32.113-08:00The Play - Magical Mystery Tour Revived (Part Two of the Magical Mystery Tour Revived)<br />
(Posted January 25,2020. Part One you can read <a href="http://theboomervine.blogspot.com/2020/01/the-magical-mystery-tour-revival.html?m=1" target="_blank">here</a>.)<br />
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A family tradition that was revived last night goes to show that we do make a difference in our kids lives. I have always felt that all the love and effort we put into raising our kids comes around full circle! There are no rules on how to parent and we always just did so from the ❤️ heart.<br />
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We felt the love right back. We came home with a new family hashtag #cellylikeakelly<br />
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4pm and it starts with an IPA and a couple very creative clues carefully written and presented in numbered envelope. Later the clues kept coming; using audio texts, code breaking challenges and word problems! We explored Gastown, Vancouver hitting many of the local spots and despite the uncertainty of the unknown, it was an absolute riot.<br />
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<span style="text-align: start;">Our hope is that the tradition continues and that others start one in their own families.</span></div>
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<br />Denise A Kelly, Founder TheBoomerVinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17874150066304100909noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6736666963827568349.post-76259732239142694852020-01-25T08:23:00.003-08:002020-01-27T12:46:14.990-08:00The Magical Mystery Tour RevivalThe journey through life continues to amaze me. The web that we weave with others gets tighter as we age. My family is the tightest thread I have.<br />
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Life is full of adventures. New paths we form as we all navigate new opportunities. I work to keep my feet grounded but I am always up for new experiences, especially if they are packed with fun and with playful people. The mystery tour for example- a tradition that our close friends started with their kids when they were little. Just a creative way to add some family time and build traditions. Typically it is a surprise outing, being told to “save the date” and prepare to do something but receive no details (intended to build excitement).<br />
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I remember one mystery tour when our kids were preschool age. We had won a night at a hotel in New Westminster at a preschool fundraiser so thought it would be fun to tie this into a mystery tour and a visit to the Vancouver zoo. Well let me just say that these are a great way to uncover ones deeper personality:) We told the kids to pack their own bags which were like suitcases full of treasures from home! One brought a number of favourite stuffed animals, books and all things that give comfort. The other brought similar including a soccer ball. Little did we know the mystery tour would have ups and downs of emotions and later recognizing that uncertainty of a situation, mixed with long drives, doesn’t land well with everyone. The unknown can be frightening. You’ve heard of “when will we get there”, well mix that in with one not even knowing where “there is”!<br />
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Well great minds think alike. Not having had a mystery tour adventure in years, my husband decides we would host one in Jan, and sent out a “save the date” invite early Dec to the Magical Mystery Tour.<br />
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Well tables have totally turned because for Christmas this year our millennials gave us a mystery tour, which was apparently in the works before they received our invite! Complete with a 5 clue scavenger hunt Christmas morning which told us to “save the date” in Jan.<br />
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<span style="text-align: center;">Well today’s the day and I must admit I’ve been feeling somewhat anxious myself about what to wear, where we are going and what to take! I guess the jokes on us now:) We have to be ready at 4pm. </span><br />
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<span style="text-align: center;">You can read part two <a href="http://theboomervine.blogspot.com/2020/01/the-play-magical-mystery-tour-revived.html" target="_blank">here</a> and how it all played out.</span>Denise A Kelly, Founder TheBoomerVinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17874150066304100909noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6736666963827568349.post-59166071648036763222020-01-25T06:33:00.000-08:002020-01-25T06:37:48.841-08:00Our Biggest Mystery Tour Yet! <br />
<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">I have that feeling you get right before you are about to cry but I know in my heart (and want you to know) that these tears will be tears of joy. Honest. </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">I have lived and continue to live, an incredible life for which I am truly greatful and one of my greatest gifts are my two kids.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">They have given me the opportunity to explore motherhood, (for which I am no expert) but they have always shown respect, patience and love during this time as we all moved through the various ages and stages! I must say my husband and I worked very hard to create a warm, safe and loving home where the kids were encouraged from a very early age to express their feelings, opinions and to take risks knowing they could always find safety in our hugs. I believe in part, this helped them build the self confidence they have today as they develop into incredible contributing adults with empathetic hearts who will make a difference.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">If you know me, I myself have grown as a woman and my role has changed also as I have navigated the years raising them at home, choosing not to work during the early years and later carving out work that always allowed me to meet their needs first. I remember as a family reading the Berenstain Bears picture book Mama's New Job shortly before I started teaching preschool, my first job post kids. It is important to note this job allowed me to teach my youngest all while on the grounds of my daughters elementary school, my first step to letting go.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">We have come to a place where I have to admit the roles are reversing as I likely may need the loving support and patience from you, my kids, as I navigate through this next year. I am heading into uncharted territory as an empty nester and a house that will definitely miss the kids laughter, music (the record game!) and activity that comes with a busy household. It's no secret I have been missing my daughter during her past three years away at university but this year my son will be joining her, yes at the same school across the county.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">I have read much about this phase of life and I am living it now! I however have to say I am not unprepared for such but the sensitive and emotional gal I am, means that you can expect more tears this next little while as we all work through this new journey together.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Thank you to my husband and my kids who have been my strength when I felt I was unable to achieve my dreams and goals as I moved through self discovery and many challenges to become who I am today. I myself have strategically carved out and created my work career of which I feel is only going to blossom with opportunity in the next while as I have found my passion and living it.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">As a family we have shared many what we called "mystery tours" together and this guys is really no different but the only change is that we know where we are going or where we want to be, so it becomes the reality of how we accept the opportunities and challenges that will likely present themselves to us as we journey there. I have to say, for me, knowing I have you standing proudly behind me reciprocating the love, patience and empathy I have taught you, that I will survive (and maybe even blossom) as you both go off to further expand your knowledge at university.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Have fun and as I have told you before, this is the time of your life and that you may not realize but you are creating a little piece of your own story each and every day.</span><br />
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Denise A Kelly, Founder TheBoomerVinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17874150066304100909noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6736666963827568349.post-17782845366270519892018-11-16T19:21:00.001-08:002018-11-17T08:12:54.886-08:00I’ve got to be mobile I’m doing a test to see if I can blog from my mobile. I love my computer but I am looking for a way to increase the frequency of my posts and find a “better way” to do so.<br />
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My life seems like it’s always on the go but not in a negative “everythingitis way” just purposefully designed to doing the things I love (and generate revenue). I never take for granted how I worked hard to gain the knowledge and the value that allows me now to work remotely for clients in the franchise space. I am able to pepper in play and consciously focus on my side hustle TheBoomerVine brand focusing on active aging.<br />
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It’s that flexibility that allows me to do my best creative work on my terms. Only certain personalities thrive working from home or remotely and I’m definitely one of them! Most recently one of my millennials has started to work some days from home as well, having a flexible client who trusts the creative coding process. More employers and clients really just care that the job or project gets done and ongoing communication in the process. Respect and trust are key. Mobile cloud based programs support such. My other millennial BTW has settled into work she loves in an environment that speaks to her athletic passion.<br />
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It is a proud moment when you see your millennials finding meaningful work on their terms. I often wonder if my journey shared openly with them along the way has influenced their choices. Sure they must put in the time to “figure it out” ( heck I’m still shifting) but when you listen to your heart and follow your passion, it can work out. Sure there are those on the other side of this fence but I’ve seen it work:) If you want to go mobile ask. If you don’t know what makes up your DNA, figure it out as it just might open up new opportunities that get you away from the desktop.<br />
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My point is that if you don’t design your life, someone else will. <br />
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Mobile wins over desktop.<br />
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<br />Denise A Kelly, Founder TheBoomerVinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17874150066304100909noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6736666963827568349.post-38955329470003744762018-08-12T09:12:00.002-07:002018-11-21T12:25:54.214-08:00When we fall off our bike, we need to get right back on!<span style="font-family: "helvetica";">As many of you know, I have jumped into my midlife (aka my next 50 years) with both feet. I am working to build a joyful life that is sustainable such that it will allow for income as I age (I love my work), good health mixed with lots of play with my husband, family and friends! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica";">Taking control of your own life, and living a meaningful one is something that requires hard work and focus. No different then working with my franchise clients. When I take my own life as seriously as I do those of my clients then this is when the balance is achieved. I learned a long time ago that you could only be at your best when you are being true to yourself, meeting your own wants and needs first. Strength comes when there is balance both physically and mentally. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica";">This week for some reason, I thought I couldn't do it. Despite having donations and notes of support from amazing people who see that I am pushing myself for the benefit of others and observing me training physically, I still felt off. Self-doubt began to pop up for me and I went off my regular training schedule and my positive mantra shifted. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica";">It is times like these that we need to really look inside and determine what is holding us back. The self-doubt will ripple into your work, your family and for me, my energy level and playful karma is affected. I am now in the process to explore the mental side to see what shifted and why the self doubts about the ride? </span><br />
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Denise A Kelly, Founder TheBoomerVinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17874150066304100909noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6736666963827568349.post-39179120695317544862018-06-01T15:49:00.000-07:002018-11-21T12:27:58.352-08:00The story of Mitzi and Chapter 12 <br />
This day is special for me. Today is June 1, 2018 Intergenerational Day Canada. <br />
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This is a day which is officially a reminder, a yearly invitation for every person regardless of age, to take one small respectful step to bridge generations within their local community and ideally starting with family. It only takes a smile between generations to break through isolation and loneliness, the number one health concern for children/youth and older persons. <br />
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I am excited to tell you about how we try to do this with my extended family every day. <br />
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My Mom Mitzi, lost her husband, my Dad in 2013 whom was her soul mate and understandably left her feeling isolated and alone in a world that at the time, felt empty and cold. At 80 years old, my Mom had lived a full life together with her best friend so this loss created deep sadness, loneliness, and fear. She wondered if her emptiness would dissipate and focused on just getting through each day.<br />
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I am 1/4 siblings and we don't all live in the same city. We found that the worry and guilt of not being able to be there for Mom on a daily basis to support her weighted heavy. <br />
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The power of online social media became a solution. It helped our family to stay connected to Mom. It became a tool for my family, keeping us close. We created a private family Facebook group called Chapter 12 where my Mom became inspired to journal every night for the past 5 years! No lie....honestly she posts every night as part of her nighttime routine!<br />
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As a close family we wanted to be "together" during this difficult time. It was also very important that Mom felt she could be vulnerable to share her inner most fears during this healing process.<br />
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Here she found expression for her own voice, openly and authentically writing about her fears, joys, challenges and stories, all shared across the generations. Her posts at the beginning were of sadness but over the years describe her healing and a testament to the stages she went through on her self discovery. </div>
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Denise A Kelly, Founder TheBoomerVinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17874150066304100909noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6736666963827568349.post-89200234179067948052018-04-07T10:35:00.001-07:002018-11-21T12:30:20.377-08:00When it comes to chocolate, resistance is futile.<div style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;">
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">We all have to manage our own lives and navigate tough decisions, because ultimately it is our own life we are screwing with. With social media today, there is so much that is pushed at us in all directions from health, beauty, weight loss, mindfulness and how to get rich quick. Depends on which pages you "like", but analytics will ensure you don’t go a day without more and more of what you want (or don’t want) pushed into your face. </span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">I went through a fact finding phase on social, where I strategically followed bloggers, companies and joined groups whom I thought were like minded: Baby boomers just looking for ways to make the best out of life. <b>Mind. Body. Spirit. Business.</b> What I did learn was that there is an entire population of midlife folks both male and female (corporate executives, solopreneurs, 9-5'ers and retired folks) all digging for direction and information on how to live the best life possible. Included in this, is how to have a successful business that allows room for healthy habits. </span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">Well guess what - NOTHING IS PERFECT. </span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">I have since stopped following the pack on social media and beyond as it causes me stress and makes me feel defeated. I courageously take the step to <b>own my life</b> and to listen to and follow my own instincts. I follow bloggers and groups I trust like the <a href="http://www.icaa.cc/" target="_blank">International Council on Active Aging </a>who post and share well researched articles and info that is relevant and actionable in my own life. I respect the founder Colin Milner and he himself is an influencer in my life. </span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">I surround myself with like-minded, honest, health focused, fun loving, playful folks who design their life and their business around such values. I also feel grateful that I have two millennials (and their friends) living at home because I can tap into their fresh beliefs and outlook on life which helps me remain grounded to what is important as we age. </span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">The ability to share my real life challenges and stories on TheBoomerVine, as I navigate through my 50’s, makes me happy and it is my hope that I might help others find more joy and happiness too. </span></div>
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Denise A Kelly, Founder TheBoomerVinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17874150066304100909noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6736666963827568349.post-18654810378767369142017-08-22T13:13:00.000-07:002017-08-22T21:35:52.546-07:00Just keep showing up.Just keep showing up and I don't mean in your new shoes with your hair curled. <br />
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I know, because right at this moment I pushed aside my fears and uncertainty to dig deep so I can share my thoughts and show up here at TheBoomerVine. Knowing the value of being honest and being real was what gave me the courage to sit back down to write here. </div>
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I want to show up for those that need me. I feel compelled to share my thoughts and fears and uncertainty that I face everyday as I go about being a mother, a wife, an entrepreneur and financial contributor to the family, thinking that I am not alone as we age through this process. It's been a long time since I sat to write here but there has been so much going on in my mind, my life, my work and in my family. All the energy that I had was spent elsewhere, not writing here. </div>
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The big question is "Who is it that we are showing up for anyway?"</div>
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Sometimes I can't show up here because I just don't have the energy. As an entrepreneur I am often deep in thought or processing an opportunity that somehow appears before me. Rarely is it such a big idea that it wants to pull all of my energy towards it but recently I let it. Any energy that is left is then shared with what is right in front of me - my priorities. </div>
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My priorities are for my self and my family. My incredible family whom without their love and support, I wouldn't have the courage to continue on this journey of self-discovery during this shift in midlife. They encourage me to speak from the heart because they know it is raw, yet authentic and that the messages are to be shared with others on this same journey who are not as confident and also looking to live a meaningful life with more purpose. It is no secret that some of those in society today are running on the hamster wheel filled with so much guilt they can't even articulate it. They have no time to stop and reflect but perhaps they know what the outcome would be if they did. Not always pretty. Maybe they are showing up for someone other than themselves. <br />
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I give credit to the ones who have the courage to step out of situations that hold them back (going against the scripts); be it a job, taking a break from university, or from a relationship that forces them to show up for someone other than themselves. Years and years of this routine can be devastating to our health and others around us unless you have found that balance and living a life you helped design. <br />
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This has nothing to do with feeling any regret for my past but this is all about showing up during the rest of my life with the openness and adaptability to accept opportunity and continue the design of a more purposeful, playful life. I am openly taking this journey because I strategically want my own children/family and others around me to gain new insight on what is really important. It is my hope they too will be courageous enough and feel supported to design a life and make choices that reflect more about their happiness and not following the scripts that are placed on us. </div>
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Denise A Kelly, Founder TheBoomerVinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17874150066304100909noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6736666963827568349.post-50377521660188651142016-06-22T10:19:00.000-07:002017-06-28T20:16:26.121-07:00It's not about me. It's about you. <span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: 16pt;">I'm often asked for my
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisRjQz21wAZCGRmcRj015tr6-n5avJDZJMyZiQLwhff-z5389OfJqeHM-43yDx3SeFnbvW490pCZD5Ph9OyMS7ldNJ2HYbmw8IMJmQUsYUQkoUAWVG61oBvd9eg6PnFScogk4CDlT4CzI/s1600/IMG_3115.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisRjQz21wAZCGRmcRj015tr6-n5avJDZJMyZiQLwhff-z5389OfJqeHM-43yDx3SeFnbvW490pCZD5Ph9OyMS7ldNJ2HYbmw8IMJmQUsYUQkoUAWVG61oBvd9eg6PnFScogk4CDlT4CzI/s200/IMG_3115.jpg" width="200" /></a>I knew it was the right decision to bring a puppy into the Kelly household again after the loss of our sweet and well loved Mel. Mel was with us for 11 years but we lost her to cancer, having only 11 days with her once the vet gave us the news. Mel's spirit still quietly roams around the house. She still takes up a big place in my heart. I remember her laying in the sun on the back deck, sleeping at the back door or completely taking over my bed all day looking out our big front window to the street. She brought calm into my life.....<br />
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Darcy joined our family in October at 8 weeks. She was another Labradoodle, and came to us from a wonderful family (where we met her Mom and her Dad) at <a href="http://www.windyriverpets.com/">WindyRiverPets</a> in Mission, BC. A first generation Labradoodle, she is a gem. Her personality is blossoming - we now communicate through our eyes - and I swear I understand what she is saying. You only know this if you have a dog, but thankfully there is a massive tribe of other crazy dog owners in this world. They get it....<br />
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There isn't a day yet that I can say has been as calm as those enjoyed with Mel, but today feels empty and for the first time, I decide I don't want calm. As someone who loves activity, calmness sometimes makes me feel old - maybe bored. Today, Darcy is being spade and at the vet. I dropped her off early this morning and now wait for the call to retrieve her sleepy body who will surely need some family love. <br />
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I thank you, Darcy, for bringing such great joy into the house again. I love that we get out hiking together for hours on end exploring the trails together, and that you are my partner in my quest to age well and ensure a healthy active lifestyle. I love that the kids also look forward to coming home because you greet them with that massive swinging puppy tail. You've introduced me to many other dog owners who are a special breed themselves. I don't mind that the house is baby proofed and we have to keep the counters free of food. We hide our socks and put our shoes in the cupboard. Sorry about the baby gate we have between the kitchen and our family room, but for now Darcy, it's maybe short term but sometimes the others need a little bit of calm.... <br />
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Many of our friends are now thinking of retirement or deciding what their next 50 years looks like as they downsize and live with the empty nest. While we also wonder what our future looks like, for us, we have a lot of life left to live and the energy and love you receive from a dog adds so much to the journey. Funny I know a couple others in the same boat as us who lost family pets and are doing it all over again. Thankfully we aren't alone, and it helps that our adult children are so helpful.<br />
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I love you both and I absolutely believe every family should reap the rewards of owning a dog.<br />
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You can learn more about Darcy on my social media channels<br />
<a href="https://twitter.com/TheBoomerVine">@TheBoomerVine</a> on Twitter<br />
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/theboomervine/">@TheBoomerVine</a> on Instagram<br />
and check the hashtag #WhatILearnedFromDarcy<br />
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<br />Denise A Kelly, Founder TheBoomerVinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17874150066304100909noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6736666963827568349.post-33077217591592590272015-10-31T08:10:00.001-07:002015-11-02T10:38:40.637-08:00People ask me all the time why I don't have a website .....<div>
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Meet my LinkedIn and business profile photo. Yes, this is me showing up as the professional that I am. You can see the other (more serious) side and read more about me <a href="https://ca.linkedin.com/in/deniseakelly">here</a>. It's about relationships and building trust. I love collaborating with companies and clients. Each client themselves show up to me in a variety of ways too. Some like to meet in the office setting formally while others like to meet over a beer at lunch. You see, I do respect differences and I am thrilled to continue to collaborate with (and meet more) interesting people, doing remarkable things as I continue this journey. </div>
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Denise A Kelly, Founder TheBoomerVinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17874150066304100909noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6736666963827568349.post-15005253860828924632015-10-03T13:00:00.002-07:002015-10-03T13:00:55.395-07:00Looking for a cheerleader? <br />
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I am a high energy CONNECTOR and ACTIVATOR (also a fun feisty Boomer aka Zoomer) who combines integrity, leadership and resourcefulness with proven achievement in Franchising, Marketing, Operations, Strategic Partnerships and Social Media to drive measurable results. A BIG thinker and visionary with the ability to build out an idea successfully! First you need to figure out your WHY and determine your core values to ensure alignment at all levels.<br />
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Over 15 years working with a variety of strong brands including Nurse Next Door, Kumon Canada, Kids & Company, CEFA and Heart & Stroke Foundation. <br />
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I wear #4 on my female hockey team called the Stanley Cupcakes<br />
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Started road biking at 50 and rode the Ride to Conquer Cancer<br />
Love the outdoors and my meetings are at Starbucks or on the trails<br />
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<br />Denise A Kelly, Founder TheBoomerVinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17874150066304100909noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6736666963827568349.post-18266514606413922922015-09-30T09:47:00.003-07:002015-09-30T09:49:27.510-07:00Don’t tolerate what steals your energy!<div class="MsoNormal">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Ali Davies has been writing
about <span lang="EN-US">her
philosophy of “Design Your Life. Redefine Your Work” and it is a great resource
for those of us who are in the depths of creating work that is based on our
value and choosing to participate on teams that share such.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span lang="EN-US">“You definitely want to create
lasting change to live and work on your own terms based on your values,
your own definition of success and what is most important to you.” </span></i><span lang="EN-US">Ali Davies<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Years ago, a mentor friend of
mine helped me grasp the tools needed to handle confrontational situations in a
more controlled manner with less emotion.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>You need to pull yourself out of the situation and take time to gather
your thoughts and courage to dive back in.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Maybe others too know the
feeling when someone in power tries to control you by manipulating the
conversation and the situation.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In my
house early on, it was the strong father role (whom BTW was amazing) but he
grew up an only child, so he parented “his way or the highway”.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>No physical punishment but mostly emotional control,
which I didn’t know existed and would affect my relationships, until early
adulthood.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I was recently in a situation
that was manifesting over time and I saw was becoming a trend.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I knew that my balance was off and that my
core values were being challenged.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>That
is a big red flag for me to regroup and evaluate things.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Similar situations have happened before which
I believe were presented as learning opportunities, which I have turned
around.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Ali speaks about tolerating
what doesn’t serve you.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In this case
<i>putting up with and tolerating</i> gets in the way of how you really want to show
up.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It drains your energy and wastes
your time.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I dove in full force with
confidence, initiating the conversation and presented the facts and how the
situation was evolving.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I kept my calm
and after much heated discussion we were back on a positive productive track.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Thankfully there was a sense of openness and
maturity with the other party whom I do respect, so that we were able to find
clarity and move on. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This is how my passion shows
up.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I can’t let things ride.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is liberating to take control and move
through situations like this and I hope everyone has the courage to do similar.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Check out <a href="http://alidavies.com/">Ali Davies </a>and her online program <a href="http://alidavies.com/clear-the-decks-for-success/">Clear the Decks for Success</a>. </span><span style="font-size: 14.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
Denise A Kelly, Founder TheBoomerVinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17874150066304100909noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6736666963827568349.post-20235634614025583692015-09-15T09:19:00.001-07:002015-09-15T09:19:40.457-07:00Hate to say it, but the title “Beer By The Pier” caught my attention! <br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Living in a community that I love, I often feel that I am
selfishly isolated in my own little world.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I am raising a family, trying to be a good wife, supporting my aging Mom
and taking care of myself as I move into my next 50.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Like many we are also trying to earn a living
to support our lifestyle in a very challenging/expensive and quickly changing
world.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We pick our friends who share
similar values and in my house, we make time to laugh, keeping us connected and
reducing the stress in our lives.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We
donate to those who knock on our door and support various charities to fight
cancer.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">We hear local stories about those fighting with homelessness
and suffering with mental illness and addiction and other real life changing
problems.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is splashed over social
media and in our local community paper.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>We see pictures of grand events such as black tie fundraising galas and
other high ticket events, <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>where people
have donated $1,000 + to attend.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It all
leaves me feeling hollow and frustrated that I never could find a way to offer
to help support those families in need in my own community.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I sometimes honestly felt that <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">only the rich</i> were making a difference
in the lives of those suffering.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Then up popped an invitation to <a href="http://www.ilovefamilyservices.com/beer-by-the-pier"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">1<sup>st</sup> Annual Beer by the Pier</b> </a>event in September via
email.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In support of <a href="http://www.familyservices.bc.ca/"><b>Family Services of the North Shore</b></a>, tickets were reasonable and the venue caught my eye!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Beer tasting-<a href="http://www.adamwoodallband.com/">Adam Woodall Band</a>-Smoke &
Bones BBQ at a trendy, hip venue at the restored Pipe Shop at historic
Shipbuilders’ Square.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Our tickets were
donations themselves. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Talk about tapping into a new demographic, Family Services
you have succeeded! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Thank you for opening up my eyes to the opportunities
available to help support those by raising funds in an enjoyable way.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I was thrilled to see so many others from my
community whom crossed our similar demographic and together we reunited for a
great cause.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Family Services of the North Shore, in my opinion your event
was a success.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You drew in my
demographics of boomers who are searching for ways to support the families and
those suffering in our own community.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>After all, some of those are our friends and neighbours who might be
suffering in silence. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Sign us up for next year. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">As a result of the event, I myself am meeting up with the <a href="http://www.nsnh.bc.ca/"><b>North Shore Neighbourhood House</b></a> one of your affiliates, to see how I can give back here in my
treasured community of North Vancouver. </span><o:p></o:p></div>
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happened to be National Dog Day and my FB feed was full of pictures of dogs
with their owners, which I am not sure made my grief any easier. It definitely did bring joy to see that other
families had made the most precious investment in having a pet. For us this week, we reflect on what Mel
taught us and the joy she brought to our family at all stages of her
great happy labradoodle life. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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am more a dog person.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s the ability
to take them out walking rain or shine.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>She kept me moving and I commit to keeping that healthy habit up. I
followed Mel up Mosquito Creek many times but when she started following me, I
knew something was wrong. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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rain.</span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">She pranced around under the overhang,
which covered the back of our house only to jet out to pee and gun it back for
protection.</span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">It’s pouring today here in
Vancouver as I write this but I doubt it’s raining in doggie heaven.</span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">(Which BTW is busy this week as a couple
other friends’ dogs headed there too).</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">We all grieve
differently but I had no idea the impact that having a family dog would have on
our family and the hurt we are all feeling.</span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">Such a loyal companion.</span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">Such a big
presence in our house.</span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">I saw her develop
bonds with both our kids (and their </span>friends)<span style="font-family: inherit;"> during their various stages and truly she
became someone who would listen unconditionally and only smile back with those
deep “whites of the eye” we teased her about.</span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span><span style="font-family: inherit;">She always made an attempt to sleep in each of our rooms during the
night and my motherly instinct knew by the claws on the hardwood floor where I
could find her. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Thank you Mel
for bringing such joy over the 11 years we shared with you.</span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">We saw big potential in you, the cheapest dog
of the litter with the bad droopy eye we had to get fixed.</span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">When BK said we were going to Abbotsford
“just to look” we had no idea we would bring you home so unprepared.</span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">We were definitely not trained dog owners but
we tried our best.</span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">Anne Jackson told us
we were doing it all wrong.</span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">Maybe we fed
you the wrong food from Costco or maybe it was the scraps I gave you the odd
time under the table or the pigs ears early on.</span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span><span style="font-family: inherit;">I think maybe it was a combination of all the socks, the Kleenex, the
kitchen cloths or maybe the hair elastics you ate over the years!</span></div>
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neighbour will miss you.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You had a way
of bringing sunshine to her life when we would visit or you would sit on her
driveway gazing into her big front window anticipating her door to open. I know
the cookies were stale but you always accepted them politely. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I think you gave her a reason to live as she
started deteriorating herself.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We shared
a tear together yesterday when I told her.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">You definitely
got me through heartaches and I thank you for that.</span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">We don’t know
what to do with your stinky “</span>baby girl" stuffed toy and sadly my<span style="font-family: inherit;"> home office just isn’t the same. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">PS. Grammy misses you too. She wrote a poem for you and posted it in our </span>Family<span style="font-family: inherit;"> Facebook Page.</span><br />
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Denise A Kelly, Founder TheBoomerVinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17874150066304100909noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6736666963827568349.post-57902465472560063862015-07-24T15:54:00.002-07:002020-04-15T13:14:37.778-07:00Activate your Core Values - determine your Purpose in Life<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-autospace: none;">
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I am liking this journey through midlife! It feels more and more like I am listening to my
heart and following my real passions but holy shit does it take courage. It
takes confidence and lots of positive self-talk and support from loved ones and
mentors. </span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I believe
to be happy and to find that balance in life; we need to understand what makes
us tick. What do we need to be at our best? What turns you on and fills your
soul so that you have buckets of confidence to swim upstream against the
current? <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I have done
a lot of soul searching over the years as I design my next 50. I am
pretty confident I know what makes me tick, turns me on and keeps my heart
full. I know where I want to go and how I need to get there. I have
been told I am a sparkler, my openness to greatness is admirable and my
inspiration of others is contagious. (Oh and compliments go far so give them out
freely and accept them back with grace).<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">A
girlfriend shared a mantra that speaks loudly to the importance of taking
control of your own life. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><i><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">"Gather
all the facts-know where you are-know where you want to be-plan how to get
there" K. Little</span></i><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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Danielle LaPorte and her daily truthbombs that pop into my inbox keep me on track and
reinforces the tribe is out there. I also hold very close to my heart the
supportive encouragement from my family, friends and mentors (many of which are
female entrepreneurs). <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Sometimes we feel off track, not quite right and drained and so need to re-evaluate our Needs and Wants. Needs are those things that you require to be
your best. They can swing from emotional, social to physical. When these
are missing, we can feel unfocused and unbalanced.</span><span style="font-family: inherit;"> I know first hand if I am not feeding my soul and meeting my needs then my actions become mundane, sometimes killing the inner bubbling that feels like butterflies ... </span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I worked
with friends at UnleashDreams years ago to determine my purpose and my core
values, which guide my choices on this journey called life. I often turn
to them for support, reminders of my needs. I became a <a href="http://www.unleashdreams.com/about/">Dream Maker</a> myself so that I could also
influence others. TheBoomerVine another place, I hope can inspire other boomers
by sharing my authentic stories. I really want to make a difference in
the lives of others and inspire them to be more. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I am being vulnerable here to share openly so that you can </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">see what makes me tick! </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">My
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<span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I have a
contagious enthusiasm for connecting and leading teammates to a common goal
while respecting differences.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">My
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<span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">To share my
spirit and energy with others so that it creates smiles and activates a sense
of playfulness, wonder and learning.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">My Core
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Spirit - energize and unite<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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Kindness - give unconditionally<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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Denise A Kelly, Founder TheBoomerVinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17874150066304100909noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6736666963827568349.post-74371311644540101192015-07-16T21:49:00.001-07:002015-09-16T13:31:16.342-07:00Fire Away <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGr4RLiB2-7mPrNr90Z1-DwETTyYENqsyKTvYIRNqT1MVvTSwltgQqJp1GqHOVDCYu1ujzLFZAot5zjrwkevgkafyISwjjo-XWdWQwCuNBzrszBprbZ5TQbStnzEj2GhsiGtoRjWAUFDc/s1600/IMG_3634.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGr4RLiB2-7mPrNr90Z1-DwETTyYENqsyKTvYIRNqT1MVvTSwltgQqJp1GqHOVDCYu1ujzLFZAot5zjrwkevgkafyISwjjo-XWdWQwCuNBzrszBprbZ5TQbStnzEj2GhsiGtoRjWAUFDc/s200/IMG_3634.JPG" width="200" /></a><span style="font-family: inherit;">I am listening to an amazing new band called Dawes as I fly home from an incredible weekend in Calgary during Stampede.<br /><br />Again, another decision we made for which I have no regrets. A fun long weekend in Calgary to hang out with my amazing brother (and his amazing friends). We are an incredibly close family despite the physical distance in between. We are authentic. I have 2 sisters and 1 bro and 3 great "outlaws", a term, which my Mom lovingly refers to our husbands! My Mom Mitzi happily watches and reaps the rewards and sucks in the love that we share. I feel incredibly fortunate and never do I take this for granted! Don't wait for the right time, just do it....</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">We saw <a href="http://dawestheband.com/music/">Dawes</a> while in Calgary, a great band from LA who our grown kids introduced us all too. I love concerts.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">We love music- all </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">of us. One of the outlaws plays in a band and the others share stories of great old classic bands. We play the record game at our house - choose from our 100 or so records and take us back to the "good old days" as you play your favourite album on our turntable. Our kids have all developed an appreciation for great music too. Our music jams in Vernon are unbelievable and memory makers. Mitzi sits on the Calhoun.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">While in Calgary we also went to the </span><a href="http://oxfordstomp.com/" style="font-family: inherit;">OxfordStomp</a><span style="font-family: inherit;"> concert- Sam Roberts, George Thorogood, Sheryl Crow an all-afternoon/evening event with free beer, food, sunshine and dancing. We met some great Calgarians and like the friends we like to keep, have fun anywhere! "Leave people wanting more and always with a smile on their face".</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">A visit from my sister and one of the outlaws as they passed through Calgary themselves added another element of fun. (Missed my other sister and her "Tom Jones"). Couple great dinner parties, laughs, rodeo watching in some great VIP seats, music, late nights, Marda Loop Starbucks, dog walks and the consumption of some great wine! We won't forget the "dispose a flask" (crazy husband)!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I feel full and bubbling over with appreciation for my life. My husband, my kids and my family. Dig deep and find yours too. It won't just come to you without a conscious effort. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Oh and watch a little Dawes in the link below, such great music. You can get it on Google Music and Apple Music (both </span>platforms<span style="font-family: inherit;"> I use).</span><br />
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<br />Denise A Kelly, Founder TheBoomerVinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17874150066304100909noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6736666963827568349.post-32072061065628398452015-07-04T19:25:00.001-07:002015-07-04T19:47:47.107-07:00My new love affair.<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-autospace: none;">
<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Well that was NO Spa Utopia
massage but let me tell you I am definitely awakened in a whole new way!
Bring it on...<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> Cracking open the honesty
here, I had been suffering with a sore hip for some time and sleeping was grueling,
I felt stiff and then it started affecting my hiking and my everyday
activities. Despite trying to stretch and drink lots of water, and pretend it
didn't hurt, I started feeling OLD. THE worst ever. With hockey coming up in
the fall, I had to do something!<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: inherit;">That was when my personal
coach (aka my wonderful daughter who graduated in Kinesiology last year) introduced me
to the blue foam roller. If you have one and know about this, fine but
for those of us who don't frequent the gym, boot camp or have personal trainers
then you should know it is an odd thing.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: inherit;">The first time she told me
to roll on it was awful. Remember I am intimidated by Yoga, so even
getting to the floor into the position <i>on top of the roller</i> was grueling
and quite hilarious. I thought she would die laughing, as my execution
was anything but graceful! Apparently I needed to stretch the fascia that surround
my muscles.... ok, so lay this way and roll on the pain spot back and forth.
Good God it was so painful I squealed like a wild cat and sadly one of my
kids has it on video. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Hated it and avoided
rolling despite her constant reminders. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Until we intrinsically want
to make change there is no hope. I knew I had an issue and had to
face it. Growing old sometimes sucks.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Into the picture comes this
wonderful kind and compassionate Registered Massage Therapist Holly at <a href="http://www.moveo.ca/">MoveoSport & Rehabilitation Centre </a>whom I saw this week. I am an open book so
she knew me in the first 10 min and she gained my trust instantly. Yes
the rolling apparently was a good thing but for me likely incredibly painful at
the onset. We needed to start slow (Plan B) and she spent 45 min working
more then my sore hip muscle. Apparently it's all related and she dove
into my body with oily hands and nothing like at Spa Utopia. OMG, its a
technique where the RMT digs her thumbs into the upper fascia and I guess pushes the knot along. She did this all over my body - gluts, calves, back
etc. Honestly I thought I would throw up, but she coached me in her sweet
gently voice, "it's good, it's doing the work we need and I can stop at
anytime". At one point I had to divert my mind and started counting down from 100, then I was imagining myself at the beach, but I
have to say Holly coached me along and explained everything she was doing. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: inherit;">She encouraged me that my
own active lifestyle was enough (well above the average) and that for me, at my age; I was doing
the right things. This was all I needed </span>to<span style="font-family: inherit;"> hear. She commented that my body was responding well and
loosing up quickly because of my active lifestyle and it was
making a difference in my healing. She couldn't comment on how I got so tight, but I guess the blue roller will be in my future.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: inherit;">We talked Yoga and the lack
of places supporting newbies and those who don't fit the "typical
image". She did give me a referral to Yoga teacher who might be a fit. I shared with Holly my passion for helping other Boomers by sharing my stories. She too supports healthy </span>living<span style="font-family: inherit;"> and Moveo will consider working more with Boomers
like me to maybe facilitate hiking groups for those wanting to be
active, social and learn a little more how they can proactively avoid the blue
roller! They already volunteer at bike races, so this would potentially be just
another target group they could gain trust with. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I have 2 more sessions booked with
Holly and I can't wait. I did my homework today with the tennis ball and
I committed to both (she and my in-house Kin coach) that I would see this as a
lifestyle change and take charge. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">So scary when I hear people talking about retirement - it freaks me out in a number of ways. Primarily because it might mean that my friends and my community will become dispersed as people are starting to sell their homes as they venture into their next 50. The houses are sold only days after the sign is posted and large empty mansions are replacing the quaint family ranchers. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The face of the community is definitely changing and I can't say I like. I don't like my grey hair either but it's my reality!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The houses in my community 20 years ago were filled with young families and young kids attending the local preschools (I taught at one of them for many years). Peter Rabbit was filled with little ones clutching their own change to buy 5 cent candy (fuzzy peaches, sour keys) after school while some of their Mom's sat on the bench outside the one local coffee shop planning the next school fundraiser. We were all balancing our lives with work, volunteerism and family. I felt we were united. We would host community adult baseball games (where the kids had to watch their parents) and camped together as families! To date, many of us celebrated turning 40 then 50, play on the community duffers hockey teams (Sliverbacks, Silverbellies and Stanley Cupcakes) and celebrate family university kid send off parties. We have grown up together and I want to grow old together. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I love my community we call Pleasantville. It is located at the base of the beautiful North Shore mountains. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">If we sell our homes where would we go?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">It wasn't until I read an article and posted on my social media channels, did I realize that others in my community were concerned about what retirement looked like to them as well and where they would they go? </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">In this story, four couples that were best friends over 20 years decide to invest in their friendship and land and work with architect <a href="http://www.mattgarciadesign.com/llano-exit-strategy/">Matt Garcia</a> to build their own mini-town. They pooled their money and bought land near Llano River in Texas building 400 square foot home at a price tag of $40K each. There are so many stories of similar boomer co-housing communities popping up which were first popular in Europe. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The new model looks more like something between the single-family world and the hippie communes. Mostly boomers and empty-nesters, come together with their own unit but sharing resources. I would get <a href="http://www.westworksconstruction.com/">Jim West</a> to design and construct it. Our pal <a href="http://www.kimlittle.ca/">Kim Little </a>could provide us with coach houses. We might be on a vineyard, in a warm climate which had a common area fire pit, sports court, bar and on-site physio and a shared caregiver. We might use golf carts or bikes as our transportation and maybe eat from a community garden. There would be music, laughter and maybe a dance floor. No idea would be a bad one and many of us would continue to dabble in self-employment just for fun.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">We would be around friends and likeminded. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This would be my new Pleasantville. </span><br />
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<br />Denise A Kelly, Founder TheBoomerVinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17874150066304100909noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6736666963827568349.post-79266976766620113862015-03-12T16:39:00.001-07:002020-11-24T12:11:06.022-08:00Identify your strengths and stick to them!<br />
<span face="Verdana, sans-serif">It was a actually many moons ago I found myself in a transition and faced with the reality that I had to articulate my strengths and for that matter, my weaknesses during the typical dreaded interview. You know the moment that you find yourself face to face with the gatekeeper to the organization.....</span><br />
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<span face="Verdana, sans-serif">Heck, we all have a resume and as someone who is continually moving along a planned path of continuous improvement and driving for new personal challenges both in life and in my work, my resume is constantly changing. I struggle to keep it updated and prefer the amazing world of <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/deniseakelly?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_view_base_contact_details%3BAJunyR%2B8S%2ByJfHZu6hY1Fw%3D%3D" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>.</span><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4UwogGA7ZuaJ_Fp7t7Wc7OVfxFwWtmL-0yhv4GGYgOLwXGLFkl7MdpTNb7wivyaMfwZ4n9nmObQXTipIJoXsRK8fgfaBCnY1-08slFSHQT32Worn_MuHyqv2TCIrTYNbuAFujMg5Zp6M/s1600/IMG_2123.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4UwogGA7ZuaJ_Fp7t7Wc7OVfxFwWtmL-0yhv4GGYgOLwXGLFkl7MdpTNb7wivyaMfwZ4n9nmObQXTipIJoXsRK8fgfaBCnY1-08slFSHQT32Worn_MuHyqv2TCIrTYNbuAFujMg5Zp6M/s1600/IMG_2123.JPG" width="240" /></a><span face="Verdana, sans-serif">I was tired of living in a world where the focus was on our weaknesses and we had to find ways for self improvement. I think focusing on our weaknesses sucks energy from us when we could be feeding our soul and celebrating the things that we do well. Our strengths are what fill us and truly are what we do that makes us the happiest. Living our passion is usually living and doing the things we love that don't feel like work. It is those things we generally dislike that make us weak and suck the good energy out.</span><br />
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<span face="Verdana, sans-serif">I decided to focus on my strengths and in my work to find opportunities to share them and truly celebrate them for they are what makes me shine as a leader and a happy contributing adult. I've even given the book to my kids and new university grads.</span><br />
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<span face="Verdana, sans-serif">A very special mentor gave me this book for she knew we shared the same values and that it would help launch me further into my passion.</span><br />
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<span face="Verdana, sans-serif">Here's my strengths.... and they are DEAD on, especially the Woo! </span><br />
<span face="Verdana, sans-serif">(compare with your peers and share on your resume and LinkedIn) </span><br />
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<span face="Verdana, sans-serif"><b>Positivity </b>- always on the look out for the positive in any situation </span><br />
<span face="Verdana, sans-serif"><b>Woo</b> - win others over and you are drawn to strangers</span><br />
<span face="Verdana, sans-serif"><b>Communication</b> - like to explain, public speak and write to get people to listen</span><br />
<span face="Verdana, sans-serif"><b>Activator</b> - when can we start rarely waiting for the green light</span><br />
<span face="Verdana, sans-serif"><b>Arranger</b> - jump into confusion, devise new options, hunt new paths</span><br />
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<span face="Verdana, sans-serif">Check out the author Tom Rath and the website. There is even a book for kids.</span><br />
<span face="Verdana, sans-serif"><a href="http://strengthsfinder.com/home.aspx">www.StrengthsFinder.com</a></span><br />
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<br />Denise A Kelly, Founder TheBoomerVinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17874150066304100909noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6736666963827568349.post-60308653469704903892015-01-15T18:03:00.002-08:002015-06-11T15:58:08.132-07:00We never know the impact we have on our world ..... until we are gone.<br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">We never know the impact we
have on our world until we are gone.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">It was a magical
afternoon.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In fact, it was the day of
her birthday celebration.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She would have
been 51. The room was filled with familiar faces from the community where she
worked to the bright young women (and their families) with whom her daughters
played sport.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>People of all ages and
from all stages of her life were gathered, some seated while many were standing, overflowing into the hall.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They were all
people she touched during her precious years with us.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Her husband sat in the front gazing out the
window (wiping the odd tear) beside his two beautiful girls who remained stoic.
<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The setting was beautiful
looking out onto the golf course. A little bit of fog and then during the
speeches a little wet Vancouver rain.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>The room was overflowing with abundant love.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I sat beside my
daughter.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I wished my husband and son
were with us.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You see, this woman not
only touched the lives of those in the room, but many that couldn’t
attend.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Her girls are friends with our
two university kids and my husband and I had the honour of cheering from the
sidelines at many sporting events in our community alongside this beautiful
woman.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I only regret not speaking with
her more.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Often we get caught up in our
own lives, we forget to take the time to be present in our own world.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">She was only 50 when she left
us and we will never understand why but we know she left the world a better
place and touched the lives of many.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Her
immediate friends (soul sisters) were all there and you could tell they too
were broken with the loss, but now gain strength by holding onto the memories
and good times they shared.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The stories
they told were precious and joked that most of the themes spoken were
about drinking wine and dog walking together. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We will never know the impact of this loss on
the family dog as well.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">A slide show to Stevie
Wonder’s <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Isn’t She Lovely</i> shared with
us her wonderful life and adventures travelling. The pictures told the stories
and the smiles drew us into the warmth of those experiences.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There were many smiles of she and her family
and friends and I could feel her joy. She was a beautiful woman with a
beautiful family.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgs7ZanEAh4uWj-DzBv4Lc8u2JgRHipKw-d-NwM_8hutZg8ZTxIPzvitE86TP3PGeBIwLWCEBspX0_9J2G_UeXc7rl032xqUTaexCIDhspZIlZNpgxmNFT5TVC6SIcXy9PbVpSr09MN2gQ/s1600/image2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgs7ZanEAh4uWj-DzBv4Lc8u2JgRHipKw-d-NwM_8hutZg8ZTxIPzvitE86TP3PGeBIwLWCEBspX0_9J2G_UeXc7rl032xqUTaexCIDhspZIlZNpgxmNFT5TVC6SIcXy9PbVpSr09MN2gQ/s1600/image2.JPG" width="225" /></span></a><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">My heart broke (and my tears
ran down my face) when her daughter spoke with such grace and pride, yet I
gained strength as I listened to her thank her Mom for all that she had
provided to she and her sister.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She
spoke about appreciation for giving them endless opportunity in their sport,
the numerous times she supported as a cheerleader from the sidelines, or
driving to practice.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She described those
deep conversations (the kind we can only have with our children) and the impact they had
on her personal growth.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She described the tears they shared in both
good times and sad.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She thanked her for
helping build she and her sister into the strong women they have become
today.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She promised to her Mom that she
would be strong without her at her side during her university graduation,
wedding and other milestones in her life.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Without hesitation, she said her strength today and as goes on with her
life, is because she knows her "Mommy" will always be with her in spirit. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Her smile now shines through
the two beautiful girls she has left behind.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Her impact from today will
empower many to live life and love with all that you can.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><br />
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No Regrets.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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Who says January 1st, the first day of the New Year is the day to kick off new habits and implement your goals? Not in my house, we typically only get home from our New Years <i>neighbourhood rocker </i>with friends around 3am January 1 (of course last to leave) after a great dinner and lots of dancing, so we sleep late! It's one of the Kelly family traditions! January 1 comes and goes quickly.....and usually one of the Kelly's has what we call <i>the flu.</i><br />
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I am determined to continue to live life on my terms, especially this year and I am going to shake things up and take more risks/try new things. Diving deeper into the ocean and ditching the lifejacket - hell, don't need that anymore! I will continue to do what I love and make some money at it giving me lots of time for <i>my stuff</i>, family, dog and traveling. I have so many amazing opportunities being presented to me already this year and I know it's Karma. I'm kind to others, incredibly hardworking and authentic in my relationships and I believe when we live with such kindness and gratitude the world throws it back. I consciously focus on being surrounded by likeminded peeps who are also authentic, big thinkers, activators and approaching every day with a smile.</div>
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Hey, don't think it's easy because it is not. I've worked really hard to get here .... If you want to come along on the ride with me, maybe do some soul searching yourself, let me know. I've got room on the rocketship! denise.play@gmail.com</div>
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Brene Brown, little more serious but a firecracker also!</div>
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Denise A Kelly, Founder TheBoomerVinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17874150066304100909noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6736666963827568349.post-51438355063735643432014-03-07T11:48:00.000-08:002015-01-10T12:30:06.847-08:00Unconditional Love <div class="MsoNormal">
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Denise A Kelly, Founder TheBoomerVinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17874150066304100909noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6736666963827568349.post-40013510220795438782014-02-06T22:25:00.002-08:002014-11-20T09:51:08.204-08:00Date Night, What's Date Night?!<br />
<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">It's throwback Thursday as I write this and time to reflect way back on those early Valentine's Days spent at the Kelly's and the lack of date nights!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">I am trying hard to remember those dates with my husband of 25 years but for some reason I remember two little ones with us most of the time! (In fact I think we had a rotating bed as well as the kids would pop in and out nightly). You see, my Mom and Dad (and in laws) were not living in the same city which made it really difficult to trust the care of our kids to someone else. Date night suffered....</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">I am confident if you ask my husband, he would definitely agree that we both loved hanging around as a family and supportive of attachment parenting. I definitely felt it important for children (our two kids) to emotionally attach in the early years to people and caregivers they trusted with whom they would develop strong emotional bonds and find safety in those relationships. So, the reality was we rarely went out and left them with others. That was until they were older and we discovered how fun it could be! </span><br />
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Denise A Kelly, Founder TheBoomerVinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17874150066304100909noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6736666963827568349.post-70680107816059534232013-12-29T11:32:00.001-08:002013-12-29T11:32:54.709-08:00You know you are an Empty Nester when....<div>
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If you follow my blog and twitter you will know I try to write from the heart and share my journey as I move through my next 50 years as a Boomer. It changes daily and sadly I have not been keeping up with my writing as I admit my priorities are off with focusing too much time at work and not enough time on me but come 2014 I am realigning. My balance is off and I acknowledge that and commit to making change. Just another part of the journey. That will be a later post....</div>
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Lots of changes for me this past year as you know when both my kids flew the coop and I became an "empty nester". Off to university across the country. Now many will say they looked forward to this day when they would have the freedom without the ties that bind. I had no idea what I would feel until reality hit me head on in August 2013. </div>
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I try to write about it and speak openly to others about the realities and the emotions one might experience. This is for the minority of us who dig deep and fight repressing their true feelings allowing their vulnerability to be exposed. I cried many days after my kids left, after sharing skype chats and phone calls but nobody ever talked about similar experiences. I felt alone, like I had to pretend all was ok and I was happy to be into my next phase of life. I especially feared when others would push my feeling under the carpet and say "oh you will be fine". I knew I wasn't alone when others would want to hear my tales at parties and stop me on the street corner eager to ask me questions about their pending situation. I was encouraged to speak honestly without filters, something that comes naturally.</div>
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My kids are blossoming, engaged and participating fully in the opportunities they have at school. I keep reminding myself that we raise them to become authentic contributing adults living their passion. I give credit to both my husband and I as we did a great job setting them up with the foundation they needed to venture into this world. I wouldn't have it any other way and they both know it. </div>
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