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
Love Is More Than a Four Letter Word
Love is patient. Love is kind. Biblical words seen on a billboard in Arizona which reminds us of the real meaning of love as we celebrate another Valentine’s Day. By the time you read this column, Valentine’s Day will have … Continued
Pay It Forward with Kindness
It’s snowing in Newfoundland. In fact, they have had a monstrous blizzard recently with record-breaking snowfall. It made the national news. Why, you ask, as inclement weather in Eastern Canada is hardly newsworthy. But when you see people picking up … Continued
A Politically Incorrect Christmas
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas. With twinkling lights everywhere, it is indeed beginning to look a lot like Christmas. And to sound like Christmas as well. As I turned on the Sirius Christmas channel, the first song … Continued
No Expiry Date for Pleasure (interview published Nov. 19/18 in Globe and Mail
April Lewis makes no bones about the fact that for her, sex is “fun, fun, fun.” For over four years, the 66-year-old has been in a new – and passionate – relationship with a partner who is six years … 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
# Community Strong
Wasn’t that a party! This August in White Rock, thousands of people gathered for free Saturday night concerts sponsored by local businesses. A free concert. I can’t think of a better way to bring a community together. There was also … Continued
Where Do the Children Play?
Summertime, and the livin’ is easy…but not for everyone. Pity the poor kids who have nowhere to play. Many of their parents can’t afford to live in a detached house with a yard and/or cul-de-sac and are raising their children … Continued
#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