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Kathreen Riel

Kathreen Riel

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    What’s saving my life right now?

    This phrase is borrowed from Modern Mrs Darcy who blogs about ideas or practices that are life enriching. The last few months have provided some opportunities to… Read more “What’s saving my life right now?”

    October 13, 2020October 13, 2020 by kathreenriel

    My Costco Stalker Was Wrong!

    The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt My rating: 3 of 5 stars I was in the book section of Costco when a stranger put this book in my… Read more “My Costco Stalker Was Wrong!”

    June 15, 2015October 13, 2020 by kathreenriel

    Who is there when you’re halfway to the finish?

    A few weeks back I ran the Victoria 1/2 Marathon. It was a majestic day in Victoria with unseasonably warm temperatures and a festive summer vibe throughout… Read more “Who is there when you’re halfway to the finish?”

    November 6, 2012November 6, 2012 by kathreenriel

    Lessons learned from my Sheltie

    1. Never give up the opportunity to chew a biscuit 2. Approach strangers with curious caution 3. When in doubt bark to get a second opinion 4.… Read more “Lessons learned from my Sheltie”

    April 14, 2011 by kathreenriel

    What is your fast? What is your feast?

    This is a season of fasting for some and I have been taught that to fast is to abstain from something that brings me pleasure. I read… Read more “What is your fast? What is your feast?”

    April 13, 2011April 13, 2011 by kathreenriel

    Inspiring People

    On Saturday night I attended a presentation by two young men, Duncan and Jonnie Penn who are two members of the team called The Buried Life. These… Read more “Inspiring People”

    April 11, 2011April 11, 2011 by kathreenriel

    Student Course Evaluations: Are they worthwhile?

    ©cho45’s photostream So I finally found the time and admittedly the nerve to pick up and read my student evaluations for EDCI 336 from  last term. I… Read more “Student Course Evaluations: Are they worthwhile?”

    March 21, 2011March 21, 2011 by kathreenriel

    It’s Time To Break Some Rules

    So I have been evaluating why I don’t seem to make time to blog and I realized that I outgrew my blog and that I needed to… Read more “It’s Time To Break Some Rules”

    February 23, 2011February 23, 2011 by kathreenriel

    The Dark Side Of Technology

    So despite my absence in the blogosphere I have  spent more time than I care to admit in front of the computer in the last six months.… Read more “The Dark Side Of Technology”

    September 17, 2010 by kathreenriel

    My Grade Six Teacher Is Haunting Me

    Simon Hua’s Photostream One of my most irritating memories of Grade 6 was Physical Education classes. We had a teacher who’s idea of PE was a daily… Read more “My Grade Six Teacher Is Haunting Me”

    September 14, 2010September 14, 2010 by kathreenriel

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