Not Necessarily the ‘Good Old Days’

I often hear people in my generation talk about the ‘good old days’ and how everything was so great ‘back in the day’. I’m sometimes guilty of this, too, and think part of the motivation is to proclaim our relevance. Part of it is also nostalgia. I like to reflect back on earlier days of … Continue reading Not Necessarily the ‘Good Old Days’ →

Don’t!

Parents have a big job. Number one is for their offspring to become good people. Many of our deep-down values come from our childhood teaching, but in my case, it wasn’t so much ‘teaching’ as it was acquiring. I can’t say my parents ever sat me down and said, “Do this because…”. There were a … Continue reading Don’t! →

Recycled Reminders

I said there would be no resolutions for me for 2024; been there, done that, but somehow, my personality just won’t let me be. I automatically start thinking of how I can improve myself and my life. I’m a starter, but not much of a finisher. I have tried so many things and abandoned them … Continue reading Recycled Reminders →

Remembrance Day

This Remembrance Day I express my gratitude and appreciation to all veterans past and present who have given so much for Canada's freedom. I do not take it for granted. Both my parents served in WW2 and knew first-hand what a fight for freedom really meant. We baby-boomers and the generations that have followed us … Continue reading Remembrance Day →

The Round Table Discussion

"What do you think of...? "I heard on the news..." "My pastor said..." "Nothing I can do." "The ladies at the book club were talking about..." "It doesn't really affect me." "On Twitter, I read that..." "Somebody should do something." "The reporter in the newspaper wrote that..." "I haven't really been paying attention." "My dad … Continue reading The Round Table Discussion →

Pride

In the news today, a group of people in Norwich, Ontario had the power to ban the flying of a Pride flag from municipal properties or lamp posts. I do not understand those who would deny the rights of the LGBTQ community. I do not agree that they should even have the right to vote … Continue reading Pride →

Forget About It!

One of the common issues when getting older is becoming forgetful; it’s frustrating and worrisome. Many of us have known and loved someone who has suffered from dementia or Alzheimers, so in the back of our minds, we think this could be happening to us. And it could, so we should be aware of signs … Continue reading Forget About It! →

The Gift of Family and Friends

I don’t see you often but I want you to know I think of you When I don my Blue Jays shirt Or my homemade red woolen mitts When I turn on the bluebird nightlight Or the Himalayan salt lamp When I see the sparkle off the mobile in my window Or pour a red … Continue reading The Gift of Family and Friends →

Victoria Vacation

We often choose to go out to Vancouver Island for our dog/catsitting holidays...especially in the winter. For one thing, it's cheaper and easier to travel within Canada and there's a direct flight from Edmonton. The weather is a factor too. The temps are above zero, and though there is rain, we have found it to … Continue reading Victoria Vacation →

Travels with Dave

We had dreams in our heads and ants in our pants Inspired by lyrics of Garth Brooks’ ‘The Dance’ We packed up the Westie, we cranked up the tunes We traversed the prairie, we camped in the dunes We hiked in the mountains, the Rockies were ours We basked in the campfire and a sky … Continue reading Travels with Dave →