I am sitting in a comfy chair in the Starbucks at Lonsdale Quay in N. Vancouver. The sky is streaked with white wispy clouds. The sun casts a pale lemon yellow light. The air is damp from the rain that fell during the night and I am feeling at ease.

I drove out yesterday with my daughter Alexis and my cousin’s daughter, Elise, who is here visiting from France. At 15 I’m not sure Elise understood the concept of the distance of this country — an 11 hour drive did not equate to sitting in the car for 11 hours to her — like Alexis, she dozed and read and watched a movie on her ipod and oohed and aahed at the scenery.

I am a proud Canadian and this is one vast, beautiful country.

My sister has left for work, her husband has gone over to Gabriola Island to check out their house there and Elise still sleeps. Which explains why I’m aat one of my favourite places this morning. As I drove here, I stopped to let two pedeestrians cross the streets. Surprised, they waved and smiled and crossed. I waved at a driver trying to cross through the intersection to pass in front of me. He waved, smiled and zipped through.

I laughed.

I figure I’m doing my bit to support the image of Albertans as courteous  drivers!

It’s so easy, this making a difference. Be considerate, courteous and compassionate to others on the road of life.

Do not criticize, complain or condemn!

Always live the 3 Cs of making a difference — Celebrate. Create (better). Collaborate.

II am off for a day with Alexis and Elise, wandering Granville Island. The Seawall. The westend. We’ll meet up with my sisster later, walk around Gastown and Robson Street and then dinner.Spending time with people I love always makes a difference!

Hope your day is made different through celebrating, creating and collaborating with those you love, and everyone you meet on this road of life feels your difference as sweet lemony sunshine streaming down upon their face.

Namaste.