Live in the moment

by | Nov 14, 2023 | Community, Lifestyle, Parenting, Wellness

I fell again and it was on account of my dog again, but it wasn’t really his fault this time. We were roughhousing in the yard, going pretty hard in a game of chase, when we found ourselves running headlong into one another. Before we knew it, he had sideswiped my...

Over the backyard fence

by | Oct 3, 2023 | Parenting, Retirement

Ah this peaceful season of fall, with its long-shadowed days and glorious sunsets. The ease of autumn is working its magic, encouraging everyone outside to enjoy more comfortable temperatures and deeply rich colours. This is the season of sharing summer’s bounty, no...

In the blink of an eye

by | Sep 5, 2023 | Lifestyle, Parenting, Retirement, Wellness

Well, that was fun, but did this summer ever go fast! I know we say that every year, especially since we have to wait through so many cold months for it to come around again. I am wondering, though, if time really does start to feel like it’s picking up speed as we...

A day at the lake

by | Aug 29, 2023 | Hobbies, Lifestyle, Parenting, Retirement, Wellness

My mom and Dad had purchased a 16-foot trailer before I was even born, so the older three kids were already used to sardining into it by the time I came along. It was hot, cramped and basic – and it provided a base from which unbelievably happy memories grew. Dad was...

Reflecting on that first job

by | Aug 22, 2023 | Lifestyle, Parenting, Retirement, Wellness

I’ve heard from some of you about your first job, or your strangest job, after my column a few weeks ago. I’ve learned there is a strict etiquette around busing tables, or more particularly the manner in which dirty cutlery gets placed slowly into the soaking tray and...