There are moments in life that feel like an eclipse—rare, powerful, and unforgettable.
This past month, our family witnessed one of those moments: my daughter Ciara walked across the stage at the University of Toronto to receive her Juris Doctorate from Canada’s top law school. 💙⚖️
After years of dedication—through late nights, high-pressure exams, and pandemic-era pivots—she earned every step of this journey. She missed her undergrad convocation due to COVID, so this milestone felt especially meaningful.
To be there as a family—with Bill, Ceili (who’s just beginning her own creative chapter at TMU), Nick and his wonderful parents, and Ciara’s closest law school friends—was a full-circle, heart-overflowing kind of day. 💐 (I even created a reel: https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1EcoxkmEbM/ )
In true Ciara fashion, she didn’t pause for long.
June 4: Wrote the first bar exam
June 11: Graduated law school
June 18: Wrote the second bar exam
June 22: Began cycling around PEI to raise money for childhood cancer research 🚴♀️
She’s my real-life mix of The Paper Chase meets The Pitt—intense, resilient, and passionate. I can’t wait to celebrate with her properly on our family vacation soon. 🦚
🎉 Canada Day & Big Things Worth Celebrating
This weekend, as we mark Canada Day, I invite you to pause and reflect on your own “big things.”
What have you been working toward?
What’s your version of walking across that stage, or completing the last leg of a long climb?
Whether it’s a personal milestone, a long-awaited trip, or simply choosing rest and joy in a busy season—those moments deserve celebration.
And sometimes, when things align just right, we get to experience something extraordinary…
🌘 On the Horizon: The Next Total Solar Eclipse
Speaking of once-in-a-lifetime moments, here’s something to dream about: on August 12, 2026. We’ve rounded up 16 sailings that will be in prime position for one of nature’s most awe-inspiring phenomena. While landlubbers can view the celestial pas de deux in four places – Greenland, Iceland, Spain, and a small part of Portugal – accessibility, weather conditions, and spectator demand make a sighting from sea ideal.
Want a front-row seat to nature’s most powerful show?
Check out my guide:
👉 How to Get a Front-Row Seat to Next Year’s Total Solar Eclipse
Because just like graduations, reunions, and big personal wins—some things in life are too rare to miss.
Happy Canada Day to you and yours. 🇨🇦
May you find your moment to celebrate, your path to persevere, and your light—just waiting to shine through.
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