Yeah! The first long weekend of the summer is here and you need it, to recharge your batteries, unplug the techno and reconnect with loved ones.

In Canada, this first three-day break of the summer generally means a combination of planting, freshening up our homes and an invitation to...

"Merry Christmas." These two words, made up the very first text, ever. It is on December 3, 1992, that British engineer Neil Papworth, sent his original seasonal wish to his colleague.

Although two decades old, texting is the new "it" thing, for keeping "in touch."

Convenient and fast, texting...

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I recently started a new job, three weeks ago to be exact. I made a career change in hopes of reducing my workload and stress, however it's been no walk in the park. Although I enjoy my new work, I am in a shop environment with all male...

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As the Sticky situation blogger, I regularly receive emails asking me how to react to the announcement of sad, and even bad news.

In our daily lives, from work to the community and even within our very own family, we regularly receive news that may make...

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I liked your last Sticky situation blog about how to cope with a late colleague. You had some good suggestions in there. I would not have thought of them.

Now, for the socially late: what can I do about my friend who always arrives late?...

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Every Easter, somewhere between Good Friday and Easter Monday, you are bound to see a clip of Charlton Heston's epic performance as Moses in Cecil B. De Mille's 1956 movie, The Ten Commandments.

Every Easter, somewhere between Good Friday and Easter Monday, when sharing a meal...

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What can I do about a colleague's perpetual lateness?

Five to 10 minutes after the start of our weekly meetings, coffee in hand, he waltzes in and usually says something like: "What did I miss?"

When we collaborate on reports, he pushes back the deadline for his...

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Help! I got air-kissed and ended up butting noses. That was awkward and embarrassing...

I just got a promotion as regional director for one of Canada's leading retailers. I am a 26-year-old woman. Eastern Canada is my region.

The incident happened during my first road trip...

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Our law firm has been nominated for our local Chamber of Commerce's annual Business Achievement Award. The celebration and unveiling of the winners is in two weeks. It is a very high profile event for our business community.

As I have personally worked, for the past two years,...

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Dear Julie,

I've met a wonderful guy and we're planning on getting married sometime this fall. This will be a second wedding for both of us. Neither of us would like a large, elaborate wedding. We both had that the first time around. In fact, we want...

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Hello Julie,

Our across the street neighbour insists that we cannot park our car in front of his property. Are we wrong to continue to do so, especially when we arrive from his side of the crescent?

Please advise,
Mr. Theother Neighbour
P.S. The street...

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Our daughter is getting married on May 4. I am the step mom. Last Saturday she called her dad and wants both her parents, my husband and his ex, to walk her down the aisle.

Maybe not a huge request but, my husband said he wants to...

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In less than two months, I am getting married. My dear friend is to be a bridesmaid. Due to her financial issues, she now informs me that she didn't order her dress. The rest of the bridesmaids did so, last May. That dress model is no longer available....

Sticky Situation: The countdown, to the most watched sports event in the world, has begun. As I am writing this blog, the right side ticker, on the Official 2013 Super Bowl XLVII's website, is at 2 days 12 hours 03 minutes 23 seconds.

You've made serious pro...

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E-blunder, e-gaffe, horr-e-fying e-remorse, every modern day professional has at least one e-story to tell, me included! Click that 'Send' button and you could be clicking your career away.

According to The Radicati Group Inc. Email Statistics Report, 2011-2015 'In 2011, 'the typical corporate email...

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In the New Year, I will be hosting a pot-luck lunch for my colleagues. Together, we will be setting our team's objectives for 2013.

My husband and I have recently renovated our 70s bungalow and now have beautiful hardwood flooring throughout our main floor. I am concerned that...

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Traditionally to celebrate Christmas our law firm holds a Secret Santa. This year, it was held during our holiday luncheon, just before we closed the office for the holiday break. As I was shutting down my computer to attend the celebration, my phone rang.

One of my...

Here you are in the hustle and bustle of the gift-giving season. Wonder, magic, surprise and even shock may arise from any exchanging encounters with loved ones, clients or colleagues.

To help you keep the gratitude spirit alive, here are solutions to the season's stickiest situations.

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Fortunately, the days of holiday office party photocopying remorse are long gone. Today's image-conscientious, techno-savvy employee avoids the Xerox machine.

It is also safe to assume that you will nobody on your team will be wearing a lampshade for the group photo. But, are you all free from texting,...

You've set your clocks back and changed your batteries. You cleaned your lawn of the last leaves. Your patio and summer gear are stored away until next year. You took out the family's coats, boots, mitts and hats. You have booked your appointment for your winter tires. You are winter...