Grandchildren help.Sometimes, we forget about the innocence of childhood. I am fortunate to live within 30 minutes of my eldest son and his family. The granddaughters were 3 and 6 years old, and the excitement of Halloween that year was palpable.First, we went to the pitch to watch both girls play soccer, if you can […]

Memories really are roses in the winter.  I read one of my favourite bloggers, John P. Weiss, yesterday. It was on the value of keeping small mementos that bring memories to you. He is a painter, a cartoonist, and a writer. John weaves stories of his family life, past working life, and current life. He […]

Safety is always in style Once we leave childhood, we think poison prevention is no longer needed. But if that’s what you think, you would be wrong. I worked in the BC Drug and Poison Information Centre for over 25 years as a Certified Specialist in Poison Information. Many calls come from the hospital emergency […]

And you thought getting old was just a number. How often did you not do something you really wanted to because of peer pressure? Were you afraid your friends would laugh? You remember how you needed to fit in as a teen. Wear the right clothing, buy cool running shoes, and sit at the cafeteria table […]

My Perspective on walking has changed. I recently posted an article about wanting to do the Camino de Santiago de Compostela. I want to do this in about 18 months. I am very active; I run, walk with friends, and take exercise classes. I’m also 72 years old. Age That last part is incidental. I’ve always believed the […]

This was so easy, and my granddaughter made it with flair. Sometimes, you must admit that you either don't like doing something or don't care enough to spend much time on it. Do I like cooking? Not particularly. Half the time, I would make something that sounded good and was not too complicated, and at […]

I know I’ve been touched by Angels.  I have always believed in angels. Some people call it luck, and others call it being watched over by angels. Have I ever had bad luck or hard times? Of course. But mostly, I’ve been fortunate. I have always felt someone was watching out for me. Having been […]

Truly excellent desserts can come from anywhere.  One of my favorite things to do is read cookbooks. I like to know where recipes come from. Recently, I read one of Julia Miller's recipes for a bundt cake. That recipe is made from a boxed cake mix with a few added ingredients, such as packaged jello, […]

Hint — Check in with the young children in your life.  Magic can be seen in unexpected places. The problem is that, as adults, we don’t believe in magic, so we don’t look for it when it’s right in front of us. Just ask my youngest granddaughter. I have two granddaughters. One just turned nine […]

The first steps to Santiago began with determination and a sense of adventure. I have a plan for next year. I’m 72 years old, and I want to walk one of the Camino de Santiago Routes. Most people say, “Are you nuts? And yes, maybe I am a little nuts, but that isn’t new. People […]