Dear Santa
Dear Santa, I imagine you are unbelievably busy getting ready for Christmas as you have such a daunting task ahead of you. No doubt your job is even more difficult what with trying to be ‘woke’ and politically correct with … Continued
Thanks for the Memories
Thanks for the memories. I can’t believe it has been exactly 15 years this month I have been writing my monthly column for the Peace Arch News. I have covered an array of topics hopefully relevant to seniors of our … Continued
Tapping Out of Tipping
It’s always fun sharing a morning coffee and breakfast with my gal pals. So off we go to my local café where I ask for an iced coffee and avocado toast from the employee at the counter. Smiles all around … Continued
From Stylish to Slovenly
My grandson was the cutest little hobbit I have ever seen. Looking at him in his Halloween costume simply made my heart sing. My other grandson dressed up as a bumblebee. Adorable. My granddaughter donned a pirate’s costume. It was … 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
Baby, It’s Cold Outside
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
Strong is Beautiful
You never realize how long a minute is until you start exercising! And my fit septuagenarian friend Denice oughta know. At 75, she is an example of how you are never too old to start weight training. This is a … 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
Hurry Up and Wait
Hurry up and wait! That’s what it feels like as I sit here patiently waiting for my turn to get the much anticipated COVID-19 vaccine. Alas, as a younger Zoomer, I am too old for one and too young for … Continued