#Me Too Bares All
The sun is shining and the crocuses are peeking out at me. It portends spring which means summer is around the corner. I love summer as it means I can wear sleeveless tops and dresses. Even though I am well … Continued
Rolling Down Route 66
Get your kicks on Route 66… What is it about going on a road trip that fills us with excitement and anticipation of a memorable vacation? What is it about Route 66 that invites us to cruise along its historic … Continued
Take Your Time Like a Turtle
The sun is shining, the pool is inviting and the martinis are flowing in beautiful Palm Springs. Did I mention I brought two bathing suits with me and have worn neither…oops, TMI! Life is great for Zoomers down in … Continued
Rocking the Royal Boat
Happy belated 36th birthday, Kate Middleton. Sorry I missed it but I have been caught up in the media frenzy surrounding the recent betrothal of your brother-in-law Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. You must be thrilled to have someone … Continued
Food Glorious Food
Food glorious food We’re anxious to try it Three banquets a day Our favourite diet. A famous lament from the starving workhouse orphans in Charles Dickens’ Oliver Twist as they dream of a full stomach of culinary delights instead of … Continued
We’ve All Come a Long Way Since Slight
A man walks into a bar… The man in this case is my new friend, Gurdip Singh Sahota, a local realtor, who I had the pleasure of meeting at a recent networking event. An observant Sikh who wears a turban … Continued
Three Day Digital Detox
I see trees of green, red roses too I see them bloom for me and you And I think to myself what a wonderful world. Well Louis Armstrong, it doesn’t feel so wonderful this week as I have been … Continued
Hotel Aprile: Respite for Caregivers
Welcome to the Hotel California… You can check out any time you like But you can never leave. Unlike the iconic song Hotel California penned by the Eagles in the ’70s – which is all about excess and the dark … Continued
Rhinestones, Redheads and Retirement
Another one bites the dust. Another Zoomer has left us…one of our own. Someone who was part of the tapestry of our youthful angst and longing. Glen Campbell, the Rhinestone Cowboy has died at the age of 81, having finally … Continued
A Comforting Word
By living in the moment Living my life Easy and breezy With peace in my mind With peace in my heart. Songwriter Jason Mraz has it figured out but living for the moment is a concept foreign to … Continued