Photo: Generated by ChatGPT (oh yes, the irony) Why does everyone feel the need to post and comment on everything? Let’s look at our most recent historical advancement – technology. It has enriched our lives in so many ways – improving our health care systems, education systems, business and economic modelling, and improved access and ableism. It makes our everyday tasks easier and faster to accomplish – and yet, there is a cost. A human cost that perhaps we didn’t calculate.

I had forgotten the difference between travelling and vacationing, as it had been 26 years since I ‘went travelling.’ This past July, I was reminded of the joys and struggles of travelling, took away some personal aha moments, and some suggestions for future travellers. I’ll start by saying that I am forever grateful for the opportunities that have been afforded to me to have the luxury of travelling, and while I know that I have worked hard over 3 decades to organize such a

Archibald (Archie) Henry McLean McLaren Today I celebrate, honour, and remember my incredible father, Archie. He was a stout, feisty, Scotsman. He loved my mother, Rose, dearly, until his passing May 19, 2013 – though we all know he hasn’t left her side since then. My father worked hard to provide for my mum when they moved from Scotland to Canada, settling on Vancouver Island. They came here to explore if Canada was right for them, following my mum’s brother Bill, who had se

For all you "FAUXYLADIES" out there!! If you're already a member, stay tuned for the invite for an upcoming session. For those of you interested in becoming a member, please send me an email: msperren@gmail.com. Session anticipated May 21 (evening). I look forward to continuing our great conversations on building out this community by women for women. #Trusttheprocess #Trustyourself #Fauxvember #Fauxyladies

Have you ever wondered where you’ll end up after making a decision? I had the most interesting experience a few weekends ago. I took a girls trip with 3 friends from elementary school to visit another friend that we met in junior high. We had a BLAST, reminiscing, laughing, crying, discussing everything kids, husbands, jobs, dreams, regrets, health, losses, new life, marriages and more. Conversations that allow you to release things, gain perspective and fill your heart. Now

ChatGPT Generated April 15, 2026 I have had the pleasure of reconnecting with a few strong professional women over this past week. Each of them has had similar yet different experiences through their professional journey. I am amazed at how resilient we all are – but should we have to be? Our mental health is attached to having positive and healthy relationships. Ones that lift you up, not tear you down. So, what is it about the ‘mean girls’ posse that exists in many corporat