WHAT A WONDERFUL WEEK!

Ponce de Leon searched in vain for the fountain of youth. OK, Barrie ain't the fountain of youth - yes, Chris: lovely place on Lake Simcoe with a lot to offer. That, last evening, I got to appreciate. No, the metaphor I am trying to stretch - and I'll admit it's under more tension than a size small g-string on a particular large city's mayor and let's just say that both the string and mayor involve crack in one form on another - is that this week's APLL session was amazing and rejuvenating.

From Wendy and Rebbeca's amazing presentations to being amongst some wonderful, sharing and generous people, I feel so re-energized. Not that I was so low before getting there: I've said it before and I'll proudly say it again, my staff is amazing even if we are going through tough times sharing the pain of someone we all love.

These recent days, however, it was this great group who joke, share, laugh. Visits from babies and toddlers, heartfelt stories, fireside gatherings in front of an unlit gas fireplace, chocolate and more chocolate, advice, discoveries, even something as simple as a lovely quiet smile from a newly appointed CEO, to a another boogieing CEO shaking her groove thang whenever Chris plugged in his tunes (and you know who you are!) - absolutely magic. And I am so glad to be with all of them for the ride.

Taking away at least one thing from the sessions: a heartfelt thank you to all.