“Cutting the lawn and growing tomatoes.” This was the response of a dapper nonagenarian, Howard, when asked what being an active senior meant to him. At age 90, he still lives with his wife Ellen (87) in their own White … Continued
Will you still need me, will you still feed me When I’m sixty-four! With apologies to the Beatles, make that when I’m sixty-five. Here we go again. It seemed liked yesterday my column Truth on age-old problem (May 3, 2012) … Continued
Now, where did I leave my car keys? What was the name of that actor in that movie we just saw? Did I tell you that story already…sorry I don’t remember. No, I am … Continued
It is not lost on me that I wrote this column on Valentine’s Day. After all, history was made recently with the beginning of a budding bromance between Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and US President Donald Trump. Well, perhaps … Continued
“This is a film for dreamers.” A line from Emma Stone, in her acceptance speech for Best Actress at the recent Golden Globes for her portrayal as an aspiring actress in the movie, La La Land. The film, which earned … Continued
Here’s a Christmas poem for my readers galore My attempt as a bard, but wait, there is more I thought I would share this year in review It’s not like I have something better to do. The year started … Continued
November 21, 2016 It was a dark and stormy night. The above phrase is often associated with bad writing but of course, dear reader, you know I am guilty of no such thing. Now that I have your attention, it … Continued
October, 6, 2016 With autumn upon us, marking the end of the ‘lazy, hazy days of summer,’ it is easy to fall back (pun intended) on our fitness regime. Zoomers know it is important to keep up with some … Continued
Please join me on Saturday, October 8th from 11:00 am. – 2 pm. at the Vancouver Public Library promenade downtown on Hamilton Street. There will be many indie authors including myself and I will be reading from my book, Lovingly Arrogant: From … Continued
What a wonderful book launch it was on September 17th. Here I am pictured with Audrey Hepburn and Marilyn Monroe who showed up to make my day a success! Photo below this one is moi with my beautiful daughters who served the … Continued