Jun 8, 2022 | Blog, Stories that Inspire
The photo above is one of my all-time favourites I’ve ever taken, and I called it “Indigo Angel”. This month, I’m going to talk about one of our readers that definitely was an angel herself… This monthly blog has been a passion project of...
May 4, 2022 | Blog, Stories that Inspire
This blog is brought to you courtesy of my recent visit to the Keith McLean Wetlands, just outside Rondeau Provincial Park, where these lovely Blue Winged Teal have been hanging out this spring. Read on to learn about Mr. McLean’s awesome estate gift. As many of...
Apr 13, 2022 | Blog, Stories that Enrich
Did you know that last week’s federal budget has some big implications for your planning, as well as some very unusual footwear history? April is a magical time of year when all things hang in the balance: birds begin to migrate north, our Canadian weather...
Mar 9, 2022 | Blog, Stories that Inspire
This month I’d like to pay tribute to my friend Edith, who recently passed away after developing Alzheimer’s many years ago. She’s been a long time family friend, and will be dearly missed. As long-time readers will recall, I grew up in a small town...
Feb 9, 2022 | Blog, Stories that Enrich
I don’t know about you, but when I was around 6 years old, there was simply no greater joy in life than blowing bubbles. My birthday is in the heat of the summer, and inevitably, someone would give me a bubble wand and solution, and my life was complete. To this day,...
Jan 12, 2022 | Blog, Stories that Empower
As long time readers know, I’m delighted every so often to hand over the blog reigns to my wonderful colleague Sarah Morkin, our Operations Director. Sarah’s shared some of the wisdom she’s learned from her family over the years. As you will read below, sometimes...
Dec 8, 2021 | Blog, Stories that Amplify
Congratulations on surviving another crazy, crazy year! While 2021 has been somewhat more positive than 2020, give yourselves a pat on the back for a job well done! This month, I’m going to feature a different kind of legacy gift – I hope you enjoy the...
Nov 4, 2021 | Blog, Stories that Empower
Year end is almost here, so this month’s blog is a testament to the fall season. Remember to get your charitable donations completed before year end (especially for gifts of securities!), and if you are turning 71 this year, you will also need to convert your...
Oct 5, 2021 | Blog, Stories that Inspire
This month, I’d like to share how my own life intersected with George Eastman, one of the most fascinating and generous donors of his time. You might not recognize his name – but he was behind one of the best known brands in the world… Over...
Sep 8, 2021 | Blog, Stories that Amplify
When I was a kid, the arrival of fall was always a big deal. I used to look forward to the return to school and, most importantly, the return of the fall TV schedule. Growing up in the late 70s and early 1980s, I looked forward to back-to-back syndicated episodes of...
