The End of a Love Affair
It’s the end of a longstanding love affair for me, one which has lasted decades. Letting go is never easy but I shall cherish the memories. I’m not talking about getting rid of a husband or lover or even a … Continued
Pickleball Is Not for Everyone
“Oh, honey, I’m ready for you”, I cajoled in my most sultry voice. Silence. “Darling boy, I am waiting”, I implored even more lovingly. No response. “Come on, love of my life…everybody’s doing it! Especially seniors!” “I don’t care that … Continued
Is Canada Ready for a Female Prime Minister? Hell, yeah!
America wasn’t ready for a female President. Just ask Kamala Harris or Hillary Clinton. Is Canada ready? Of course we know that Kim Campbell served as the first female prime minister of Canada from June to November 1993. Time to … Continued
International Bromance Part Deux
I wonder if history repeats itself. In February 2017, I penned a column entitled Not Exactly An International Bromancewith my imagination running wild about the first meeting at the White House between Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and US President … Continued
From Stylish to Slovenly
My grandson was the cutest little hobbit I have ever seen. Looking at him in his Halloween costume simply made my heart sing. My other grandson dressed up as a bumblebee. Adorable. My granddaughter donned a pirate’s costume. It was … Continued
BC Voters are Cynical
Call me a cynic. It’s day 17 of the BC election campaign and the rhetoric, backstabbing and promises continue to plague us unabated. All the parties are giving out goodies like free condoms in a sex education class. The promises … Continued
Slow It Down a Notch
I am loving my orange toenails and fingernails, having just returned from a relaxing mani-pedi this morning. An hour sitting in a comfortable chair, simply enjoying the tingling foot massage and the pampering. Taking it slow and easy which suits … Continued
It’s A Weighty Issue
Let’s be fair. I can’t blame Marvel super-hero Deadpool for my never-ending weight struggle. I have only myself to blame for my weakness for buttered popcorn. After all, who can see an action-packed movie on the big screen starring our … Continued
Sharing is Caring
Sharing is caring. I repeat these three words to my two year old granddaughter who is learning this concept brilliantly. I remember taking my kids to see children’s author Robert Munsch and that became his mantra. Those words have stayed … Continued
Traveling the Camino the Luxury Way
The Santiago de Compostela pilgrimage, also known as the Camino de Santiago or the Way of St. James, is one of the most renowned spiritual journeys in the world, attracting pilgrims from all walks of life. Stretching across various routes … Continued