Once I decide to do something, I can’t have people telling me I can’t. If there’s a roadblock, you jump over it, work around it crawl under it. |
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Jan 20
2010
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Jan 05
2010
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As Dubai and Dubai-ens basked in the afterglow of the fantastic, and no-doubt-soon-to-be-infamous-for-their-sheer-over-the-top-splendour fireworks, this cool Canadian and her octagenarian mother dined on much more humble, but equally unforgettable fare: winter-barbecued fresh Atlantic salmon, steamed broccoli al dente, and small, lightly salted, yet at once succulently sweet, red potatos
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Nov 13
2009
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Anti-Trafficking Crusader Sunitha Krishnan Fights To Save Women & Girls In IndiaPosted by Susan in violence, success, struggle, storytelling, sexuality, poverty, love, learning, inspiration, hope, heart, health, happiness, goals, girls, feminism, education, connection, conflict, community, attitude, amazing women, action |
The auditorium fell dead silent when Dr. Sunitha Krishnan stepped onto the stage at TED India on November 6. And Tedsters around the world, watching via a live stream webcast, were transfixed – or at least we were in Dubai!|
Sep 21
2009
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This one speaks for itself:
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Sep 21
2009
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Pinkie Patti, Punkie & Pia's Peace Day PoemPosted by Susan in violence, spirituality, positive thinking, peace, me, love, learning, joy, inspiration, hope, heart, health, happiness, goals, girls, freedom, feminism, feelings, family, dreams, connection, community, attitude, amazing women, action |
My Mom has Alzheimer's.
She doesn't know what time of the day it is, let alone the day of the week, or the month.
Sometimes she doesn't know even know the season of the year. Or what she just ate. Or the name of her cat.
One day soon she won't know who I am either.
But even in her demented state of mind, she knows it's wrong to torture people, she knows that sometimes you
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Sep 14
2009
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Natalie Carney's "Kids Being Kids: Afghanistan" Video Blog UpdatePosted by Susan in travel, success, struggle, sharing, poverty, love, learning, kids, inspiration, hope, health, happiness, goals, girls, education, Dubai, connection, conflict, community, charity, Canada, amazing women, adventure, action |
Here's a taster from the latest video blog update (#5), from Dubai-based Canadian journalist (and AWR member) Natalie Carney, who is producing a documentary on children in Afghanistan.
See the 10-minute "full meal deal" here.
Find out more about her fledgling charity Kids Being Kids: Afghanistan here.
Related links:
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Jul 01
2009
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My Name Is Susan. And I Am Canadian.Posted by Susan in love, happiness, FUN, freedom, Dubai, connection, community, Canada |
A fellow Canadian reminded me this morning that today, July 1, is Canada Day.
Living here in Dubai, where it’s 45 Celsius and God-knows-how-humid at the moment, I guess I could be forgiven for forgetting my country’s 142nd birthday.
Truth be told, I often don’t keep track of what day of the week it is, let alone what DATE. I probably should have remembered yesterday as I blogged about
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Jun 15
2009
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The Amazingly Transformative Miracle of Music: WOW !!Posted by Susan in success, poverty, positive thinking, music, love, learning, kids, joy, inspiration, hope, heart, happiness, goals, FUN, family, entertainment, education, creativity, community, attitude |
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Jun 13
2009
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Happy Birthday To My Blog Which Is One Year Old TodayPosted by Susan in travel, the universe, success, storytelling, sharing, positive thinking, music, me, love, loneliness, learning, joy, Japan, inspiration, hope, happiness, goals, FUN, feelings, family, entertainment, Dubai, dreams, dance, creativity, connection, attitude, adventure, action |
Most of the time I’ve traveled alone. I got lost, stumbled, tripped, fell, took wrong turns, and had to
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May 31
2009
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Let’s Get Together And Feel All RightPosted by Susan in travel, the universe, spirituality, sharing, music, me, love, joy, inspiration, hope, heart, happiness, FUN, friendship, feelings, entertainment, connection, community, attitude, adventure |
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