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A Blessing for the Broken
16 Dec 2022

A Blessing for the Broken

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For unto us a child is born, To us a son is given. As Christmas approaches, amidst the chaos and cacophony, it is important to remember why we celebrate Christmas at all. The birth of Jesus Christ. Even for non-Christians, … Continued

CARP, Christmas, grandson, grief, loss, North Langley Community Church, Pastor Jeff Renaud, Peace Arch News Peninsula Zoomers, Victory Memorial Park Funeral Centre
Mad Hatter’s Tea Party
15 Aug 2022

Mad Hatter’s Tea Party

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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

Bramwell Tovey, Buddy Holly, CARP, Mad Hatter, Peace Arch News Peninsula Zoomers
A Love Letter to My Grandaughter
15 Jul 2022

A Love Letter to My Grandaughter

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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

advice, CARP Advocacy, Christopher Robin, grandaughter, grandmother, Peace Arch News Peninsula Zoomers, Winnie the Pooh, Zoomers
June is Men’s Health Month
10 Jun 2022

June is Men’s Health Month

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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

Adopt A Cat Month, CARP Advocacy, Donut Day, Indigenous History Month, June, Migraine Awareness Month, National Dairy Month, Peace Arch News Peninsula Zoomers, Pride Month
A Longstanding Love of Words
22 May 2022

A Longstanding Love of Words

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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

lexicon, linguist, Peace Arch News Peninsula Zoomers, The Palace Papers, Weird Al Yankovic, Word Crimes, words.
Bad Girls Rock!
14 Mar 2022

Bad Girls Rock!

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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

Ann Shen, Bad Girls Throughout History, International Women's Day, Peace Arch News Peninsula Zoomers, Ukraine, women
A Little Sunshine for Grandma
10 Feb 2022

A Little Sunshine for Grandma

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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

Bless This Grand Biological Clock, COVID-19, grandparents, lovingly arrogant, Palm Springs, Peace Arch News Peninsula Zoomers, Shareably, vaccinations
Frail No More
12 Jan 2022

Frail No More

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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

AVOID, Canadian Frailty Network, CARP Advocacy, Dr. Grace Park, frail elderly;, Fraser Health., Peace Arch News Peninsula Zoomers, Seniors, Seniors Come Share, United Way
Welcome to the Hotel California
4 Dec 2021

Welcome to the Hotel California

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Welcome to the Hotel California… You can check out any time you like but you can never leave. What baby boomer doesn’t remember the lyrics to that iconic Eagles song from the 1970’s. It was great to be young in … Continued

Baja Sur Mexico, Hotel California, Peace Arch News Peninsula Zoomers, The Eagles, Todos Santos, Zoomers
There’s an App for That
22 Oct 2021

There’s an App for That

by April Lewis | posted in: Blog | 0

By now you have probably downloaded your proof of vaccine app so you can visit your favourite restaurant or attend a live sporting event, I remember feeling the anxiety before attempting to download the app as I anticipated problems but … Continued

applications, apps, BC Lions, CARP Advocacy, COVID-19, Peace Arch News Peninsula Zoomers, Peninsula Zoomers, smartphones, Vaccination passport

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