Issue No. 155

January 2024

I Believe In Fairness, Fun, And Sharing What I’ve Learned

Happy new year, friends.

I truly hope you had some down time in December as well as some fun time,

some reflective time, and some silly time. I hope you remained healthy and

that you are poised to enter 2024 as the best version of yourself. We'll see you next month with some new content and perspectives. Enjoy!

/lmwe

Some People Who Made Life Better in December

MaryJane Alanko/Bryan Perkins, Satinder Chera, Patricia Darbasie, Janis Dowe, Glyn Eales, Bobbi Fitzgerald/Chris Wood, Liz Garratt, Francie Goodwin-Davies, Carrie Habinski, Wanda Hackney, Helena Hill, Sue Huff/Kevin Tokarsky, Dianne Johnstone, Julia Kopala, Kerrie Light, Lynn MacAskill, Pat Macdonald, Moira MacKinnon, Kelly McClung, Sherrill McGilvray, David Miraguay, Robyn Mott, Jenny/Adesh/Aliya Narine, Andy Northrup, Erin O'Neill, Louise Reinich, Lori Schmidt, Joan Seath, Michelle Sicard, Wanda Stephens, Donna Stonehocker/Jim Gwartney, Ralph Suppa, Ethel Thorne, Lindy Tuppen, Ryyce Villeneuve, Gord West, Jill Wood, Rob/Ginny/Emily Wood, Peter/Helga Wood, Rita Wood

Some Links

I Like

Attracting Younger Board Members (My latest article in Prairie Manufacturer Magazine) /

Does Canadian Culture Prevent Constructive Dialogue? (From Watson -- I've seen this in action) /

Non-Profit Mentoring Crisis (Fascinating POV) /

Demographic Gap in Philanthropy (From Forbes -- some new concepts) /

AI Is Testing the Limits of Corporate Governance (HBR article) /

Why Have A Diverse Board (New from Watson) /

CEO's Key Stakeholders (From Fast Company) /

Post-Pandemic Leadership Skills (CEO focus) /

Fun World Map (Of animal species!) /

Wonderful Things From 2023 (We need good news) /

Some Quotes I Like

"You look ridiculous if you dance. You look ridiculous if you don't dance.

So you might as well dance."

-- Gertrude Stein


“To be running breathlessly, but not yet arrived, is itself delightful,

a suspended moment of living hope.”

-- Anne Carson


“You can do it all. There are times when you have to not do it all at once.”

-- Cokie Roberts


"Be grateful when you're feeling good and graceful when you're feeling bad."

-- Richard Carson


"I should be suspicious of what I want."

-- Rumi

5 Ways I Wish You a Happy New Year

May your heart be filled with love, your mind with peace, and your days with joy in the coming year.


Here's to a fresh start and a new chapter. May the coming year bring you endless possibilities and opportunities.


Here's to another 365 days of opportunities, growth, and cherished moments. May the New Year unfold a beautiful chapter in your life.


Cheers to the memories we've made and the moments yet to create.


Thank you for being a part of my journey last year. Wishing you a New Year full of love, happiness, and all that you desire.

5 Things That Made Me Smile in December

Upcycled polar bear box of wishes, new footstool, theatre curtain, Grinch tree, amaryllis.

5 Beers I Enjoyed in December

Big Little Thing Imperial IPA, Sierra Nevada Brewing, California, 9%


Hurkle Durkle Scottish Ale, Bench Brewing, Beamsville ON, 9%


Little Poco Sour, Blind Enthusiasm, Edmonton AB 6.9%


Riff Raff IPA, Ale Architect, Edmonton AB 6.9%


I Swear I'm Addicted to Blue Cheese Belgian Style Quad, Evil Twin Brewing, NY NY, 10.2%

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Linda Wood Edwards

P.O. Box 11021, Station Main

Edmonton, Alberta T5J 3K3

Linda@lue42.com

780-918-4200