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
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
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
Mother/Daughter Road Trip
I don’t believe in guilt. I fondly remember one of my professors at university saying that love, fear and joy were innate emotions but guilt was a man-made one. He said put guilt on your shoulder and flick it away. … Continued
Nostalgia Can Be a Nice Journey
I have just finished reading Barbra Streisand’s autobiography, My Name is Barbra. A tome of over 900 pages. Granted she has lived for over 80 years and has had a remarkable career but almost 1000 pages? A little pretentious I … Continued
Love Is In the Air
Sometimes the smallest things take up the most space in your heart. I think Winnie the Pooh summed it up beautifully when he implied that in life it is those little things that are so meaningful to us and become … Continued