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Lessons in democracy

by Sbexon | Oct 16, 2025 | Community, History, Lifestyle, Nostalgia, Retirement, Tips, Wellness

Knowing that it takes all of us – men, women, children – everyone, from all walks of life, to protect and enhance fundamental human rights in this country, I have raised my daughter to clearly know the democratic process. It’s been important, but also sort of a blast,...

Challenge to self: Trying my hand at Bridge

by Sbexon | Oct 7, 2025 | Community, Golden Nuggets, History, Hobbies, Lifestyle, Nostalgia, Wellness

Gramma won the gold medal at Seniors Card Olympics in the mid 70s, so I’m from a rich lineage of card sharps. We all learned Kings on the Corner from her and won many a nickel while we were growing up. Thing is, my card experience never extended beyond that and I’ve...

Our 45 year relationship with Terry Fox

by Sbexon | Sep 19, 2025 | Community, History, Hobbies, Lifestyle, News, Nostalgia, Wellness

I have an old fortune cookie slip taped inside the cover of one of my many writing journals that reads: Let the opportunities come to you. Now, when I think of Terry Fox, opportunity isn’t the first word that comes to mind. Resilience, heroism, kindness seem more...

Siblings share a unique experience

by Sbexon | Jul 21, 2025 | History, Lifestyle, Nostalgia, Retirement, Wellness

(Grainy photo from around 1965, as the four of us gleefully surround my poor grandfather during a hospital visit. I’m second from left) My daughter often comments that she’s glad she doesn’t have siblings. She has seen her friends’ responsibility for younger...

Challenge to self: be a regular blood donor

by Sbexon | Jul 12, 2025 | Community, Nostalgia, Tips, Wellness

I’ve had a long-held desire to be a blood donor, but an equally long fear of it. It’s not a concern of fainting that intimidates me, which my personal research has revealed is a common reason people hesitate. For me, it’s a fear of possible pain as the needle goes in....

Lost in a sea of cars

by Sbexon | Jul 6, 2025 | Community, Lifestyle, Nostalgia, Retirement, Tips, Wellness

I often lose my way, which I’ve written about quite a bit. But I don’t often actually lose my car! Really only once before, when the first snow of the season covered it at the airport park & jet while I was away. The valet driver had to go round and round the...
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