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International Bromance Part Deux
8 Dec 2024

International Bromance Part Deux

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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

Canada, crickets, Mar El Lago, Not Exactly An International Bromance, Polievre, tariffs, Trudeau, Trump, United States
BC Voters are Cynical
15 Oct 2024

BC Voters are Cynical

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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

BC Election, Conservatives, David Eby, Greens, John Rustad, NDP, Seniors, Sonia Furstenau, voting
Slow It Down a Notch
26 Aug 2024

Slow It Down a Notch

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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

Seniors, slow cooking, slow fashion, slow living, slow spending
Traveling the Camino the Luxury Way
21 Jun 2024

Traveling the Camino the Luxury Way

by April Lewis | posted in: Blog post | 0

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

Camino, Northern Spain, pilgrims, Portugual, Santiago de Compestela, Way of St. James
Mother/Daughter Road Trip
7 May 2024

Mother/Daughter Road Trip

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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

Mothers and daughters, Naramata, wine
Nostalgia Can Be a Nice Journey
14 Mar 2024

Nostalgia Can Be a Nice Journey

by April Lewis | posted in: Blog post | 0

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

A Star is Born, Barbra Streisand, classic cars, nostalgia, The Way We were
Love Is In the Air
22 Feb 2024

Love Is In the Air

by April Lewis | posted in: Blog post | 0

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

love, relationships, Super Bowl, Taylor Swift, Valentine"s Day, Winnie the Pooh
Baby, It’s Cold Outside
14 Jan 2024

Baby, It’s Cold Outside

by April Lewis | posted in: Blog post | 0

Brrr…baby, it’s cold outside. As the Arctic snap envelops us, like many seniors, I am fearful of going for a walk outside alone. I could write a sequel to Erica Jong’s Fear of Flying and aptly name it Fear of … Continued

Arctic cold \\, fall prevention, falls, hip fractures, hospitalizations, Seniors
So Much to Say, Santa
28 Dec 2023

So Much to Say, Santa

by April Lewis | posted in: Blog post | 0

All I want for Christmas is my two front teeth… Dear Santa, I’m thrilled as I write you this note It’s been far too long since last time I wrote. I trust you are well and Mrs. Claus too Dasher … Continued

Barbie, climate change, global warming, Hamas, Israel, Justin Trudeau, Santa Claus, Ukraine
New York! New York!
26 Oct 2022

New York! New York!

by April Lewis | posted in: Blog post | 0

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

9/11, Ladder 7, New York City, Tosca

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