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Life Growing Up — I grew up in the 50s and 60s in a loving but rather strict family. I knew family always came first. Both of my parents have passed on, but my sisters, my brother, and I have remained close. I blog with gentle humour about that life growing up.
How to be a Happy, Healthy Senior — I spent the first part of my career as an emergency room nurse. After having my children, I became a Certified Poison Information Specialist (CSPI). It was busy, but now I write and run, and I’m healthier and busier than ever. I aim to inspire seniors and give them the tools to live amazing lives once they retire. I love to write about the joys of retirement.
Walking the Camino de Santiago — I plan to walk the Camino de Santiago in September 2025 or 2026. I am blogging about the preparations needed to have a successful trip.
Quick and Easy Recipes — I like reading about recipes and how they came about, but I need quick, easy recipes with only a few ingredients. They still need to taste great.
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Celebrating Traditions Give Our Lives Meaning
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 Come Flooding Back, Reminding You of Where You’re From
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 […]
Poison Prevention for Seniors
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 […]
Why Waste Time Worrying About What Others Think of You?
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 […]
Not Sure Where I’m Going Yet, But I’m on My Way
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 […]
Take Five Ingredients and Produce a Cake Everybody Loves.
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 […]
Do You Believe Angels Watch Over Us?
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 […]
Not Just Another Fun Gal, But a Real Italian Delight
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, […]
Magic is Everywhere if You Know Where to Look For It.
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 […]
Can a 72-Year-Old Woman Walk the Camino de Santiago?
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 […]
A thread that runs through all my posts is how to maintain ones health and happiness and live an amazing life. Together the posts are a treasure trove of tools to BEE Well and BEE Happy!
Unwellness can sneak up on you. I want to share 5 Great Ways for Seniors to Stay Well in Your Own Home Longer. Get my How To Guide here.
