New York! New York!
We are running out of life as my guy constantly reminds me. So I am throwing caution to the wind and travelling while I can. But I am beginning to wonder if there is a pattern happening here. As you … Continued
Queen’s Death A Loss Almost Too Great to Process
In times when nothing stood But worsened or grew strange There was one constant good She did not change. These words penned by poet Philip Larkin 45 years ago sum up the essence of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, who … Continued
Mad Hatter’s Tea Party
But something touched me deep inside The day the music died. It’s hard to believe it has been fifty years since Don McLean’s iconic song, Miss American Pie hit the airwaves. I remember listening to it trying to figure out … Continued
A Love Letter to My Grandaughter
You are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem and smarter than you think. Encouraging words from Christopher Robin to his pal, Winnie the Pooh. I loved reading all of A.A. Milne’s books and I shall look forward to … Continued
June is Men’s Health Month
It’s hard to believe this year is almost half over. When I think of June, I think of the last day of school and Father’s Day and romantic weddings. And strawberries. But there is so much more to celebrate in … Continued
A Longstanding Love of Words
I was once asked why I use big words in my newspaper column. I tersely replied “Because I can.” It’s my column and I shall be as sesquipedalian as I want. My love of lexis is longstanding and it continues … Continued
Age Has a Way of Creeping Up on Us
April is the cruelest month, breeding lilacs out of the dead land, mixing memory and desire… Perhaps I am being a little melodramatic in quoting T.S. Eliot but I am in a bit of a funk this month. Don’t worry … Continued
Bad Girls Rock!
I’ve got women on my mind. Another annual International Women’s Day has passed where women are acknowledged and celebrated for at least a day. I am pleased to say I know many women who are actively making a difference in … Continued
A Little Sunshine for Grandma
I am hiding in Palm Springs. I have run away. Away from the madness that is COVID and convoys and Canada. For two years, I have been Dr. Bonnie Henry’s poster child as to how to be compliant with the … Continued
Frail No More
Happy New Year! Sad to read that our ‘golden girl’ Betty White, has left this world at age 99. I want to age well just like her! As does Dr. Grace Park, a local physician who is the Regional Medical … Continued