Gone Too Soon
Born to amuse, to inspire, to delight Here one day Gone one night. Gone too soon. Michael Jackson’s song foreshadowed his own life which ended much too soon. And now in our own community, another life has ended much … Continued
High School Reunion
We don’t need no education We don’t need no thought control No dark sarcasm in the classroom Teachers leave them kids alone! Although Pink Floyd hadn’t yet written these lyrics when I was in high school, the song Another Brick … Continued
Stand Up Straight
What a wonderful way to spend a weekend! A vacation right in our own backyard, known as a staycation. No border or ferry lineups. Our Canadian dollar at par. An opportunity to chat with tourists from around the world. The … 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
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
Staying Young at Heart
“Cutting the lawn and growing tomatoes.” This was the response of a dapper nonagenarian, Howard, when asked what being an active senior meant to him. At age 90, he still lives with his wife Ellen (87) in their own White … Continued
Age-Old Problem Continues
Will you still need me, will you still feed me When I’m sixty-four! With apologies to the Beatles, make that when I’m sixty-five. Here we go again. It seemed liked yesterday my column Truth on age-old problem (May 3, 2012) … Continued