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Getting ready for the end of life is making sure that we are living each day to the fullest. But seriously – are we ever ready for our final days? We can prepare spiritually, physically and mentally, but when it comes time for the reality of facing death, perhaps some of us aren’t…
The entire world population is changing and Canada is no different. Canada’s demographics have been shifting. In 2015, the first version of the National Seniors Strategy publication was launched to recognize Canada’s policy response to our national aging population. By the year 2035, seniors over 65 years of age will represent one in four…
Recently, my sister texted me wanting to know who had mom’s cinnamon bun recipe. An acquaintance told me she loved her Bubba’s Borscht soup recipe and a friend gave me a jar of homemade grape jam that her husband prepared from grapes he had grown. There are cut from old magazines, written on 2…
When I was teaching Middle School years ago, I was always astonished at the solemness and quiet reflection of students as they sat in their seats during our assembly for Remembrance Day. These normally robust, energetic and distracted teenagers were able to sit silently, watching and reflecting as images of Peace Keepers, World…
The other day a friend dropped off a book for me to read and then informed me that it was also made into a movie. I know that I often am disappointed when I watch the show after I have envisioned other characters in my mind while I am enchanted by the pages I…
One of my favorite cartoons is Maxine – an older, crusty woman with a sarcastic sense of humour. One of her recent ones encapsulates this. She makes me smile. In these days of change, never ending negative news and projections of sadness and despair in terms of economy, lives, jobs, emotions, social gatherings…
Many of us might remember our first Brownie camera. I was elated as a young girl being able to take my camera on our trip as a family to the mountains. I was mesmerized by the snow caps, the power of the majestic rocks, forests of green firs and the overall spectacular views. When we…
Thanksgiving is a popular time for families to celebrate togetherness, special meals and to make memories together. Some people take short vacations to cabins or cottages before the cold winter winds begin to blow. Others enjoy the outdoors and the splendor or the autumn colors that decorate the landscape of our beautiful country. …
“A grandparent has silver in their hair and gold in their heart.” – Unknown Grandparenting is a role that is bestowed upon older adults. Spending time with grandchildren, is such a joy in the life of a grandparent. Whether the children are blood relatives or the neighborhood infants, toddlers or teens, grandparents influence the…
I am grateful for the friends like gardeners who make my soul blossom. In our garden of life, we have many flowers of friendship. I have the elegant rose, the exuberant sunflower, the quiet daisy and the resilient snapdragons. Some of my plants are hearty and survive the frosts; but others are only…
