If I’m lucky that is. We dropped my engagement ring off January 8th for my inspection that needs to be done every 6 months to keep the warranty valid. They noted that the diamond had to be straightened…they say I must have caught it somewhere causing it to me misaligned. Quite possibly true but I don’t remember it ever happening. Also, it had to be replated. We were told it would take 14 days from the day we dropped it off. HAHAHA. As if. I’ve dropped it off in Moncton twice before and they take 1 week max. You drop it on a Thursday and get it back on a…

The first rule I can remember ever being taught, and taught to value, is never tell a lie. A lie is different than little white lies, fibs, and all the other synonyms pertaining to a misleading of fact where harm is of no concern. Actually protecting someone you care about (not protecting yourself) is not a lie either. A lie is deceitful and one of the most powerful (mis)uses of words. It is a a value, a moral, I expect of others and more importantly, demand of myself. If I can’t be truthful with myself how can I expect to have the relationships I seek in life?!? It’s almost an…