Columns

The Canadian Mental Health Association defines a phobia as an intense fear of a specific thing like an object, animal or situation. Dogs and heights are cited as being two of the most common phobias.

Amongst the menagerie of pets in my home is a rabbit who takes up a fairly significant amount of square footage in my living room. I bet you are judging me right now. Who lets a rabbit hop around their living room? Me, that’s who.

The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…

It’s tax time. Taxes scare me.

The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…

I am a recent convert to the benefits of daily meditation practice.

The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…

I know I’ve convinced you that I have it all together (pretend I have convinced you). Check marks in all the check boxes. Ducks in a row. Balanced mind. Balanced bank account. Clean floors and countertops. Career on point. Rock solid marriage. Mother of the year. A regular Susie Sunshine.

The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…

Have you ever received something really fun in the mail?  Not the usual bills, advertisements or…

You’re so vain. You probably think this column is about you, don’t you? Don’t you? Well,…

The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…

You know those mornings where you wonder if your life is actually a sitcom?

The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…

It is said that in romantic relationships, you should allow yourself to be vulnerable with one another. Open your heart. Establish trust and maintain honesty.