Welcome, everyone, to this week’s roundup — and what a week to be a Canadian. Summer is officially knocking at the door. Daylight is longer, gardens are filling in, and this week marks a genuine historical moment: on June 11, the FIFA World Cup kicks off for the first time ever on North American soil, … Read more
June 5, 1939: The Birth of “Joe Who?” — Canada’s Youngest Prime Minister On this day in 1939, Charles Joseph “Joe” Clark was born in the foothills town of High River, Alberta. Raised in a Prairie newspaper family, Clark would go on to carve out a permanent place in the ledger of Canadian politics, proving … Read more
There is a unique kind of quiet that comes with retirement. The kids are long grown, the workplace hustle is behind you, and the days are entirely yours to design. For many seniors, that quiet is beautifully filled by the steady patter of four paws. However, deciding to bring an animal into your life during … Read more
For a growing number of Canadian seniors, retirement is no longer a sudden, hard stop line. Whether you are working because you enjoy the routine, love the social connection, or simply want a financial buffer against today’s cost of living, staying employed past age 60 or 65 is becoming the new normal. While the extra … Read more
When a high-profile political phrase goes viral around the world, it usually stays confined to the halls of government. But recently, a powerful sentiment surfaced in global headlines that deserves to be pasted on the wall of every examination room in Canada: “Never mistake silence for agreement.” While originally applied to international diplomacy, this phrase … Read more
Two of the problems with writing personal articles for posting on a blog is knowing where to start and how much information to include. One runs the risk of leaving out important information while possible including too much. With that thought in mind I’d like to talk about choices we make in life that can … Read more
Today we bring you another sample of one of the chapters you’ll find in our latest publication now available on Amazon in Kindle or paperback. Nova Scotia & PEI Armchair Adventures is the first volume in our Ten Provinces, Zero Crowds series. You can find it HERE. Basin Head Provincial Park is on the map. … Read more
Hello to all our friends and readers. We are about to officially step into June, and there is a distinct shift in the air. The tentative, breezy days of early spring are giving way to the steady warmth of a true Canadian summer. Around our neighborhoods, the lawnmowers are humming, the patio chairs are finally … Read more
On this day, May 29th, Canada remembers a tragic night on the St. Lawrence River, a historic maritime voyage, and a major political shift in Ottawa. The Deadliest Peacetime Disaster in Canadian Waters 1914: In the early morning hours, tragedy struck when the grand ocean liner RMS Empress of Ireland was accidentally struck by a … Read more
For decades, the rhythm of a long marriage is often sustained by a very natural, built-in system of breathing room. One partner heads out to an office, the other manages a separate schedule, or perhaps both pursue independent careers, hobbies, and social circles. They leave the nest each morning, collect their own stories, experiences, and … Read more
When we talk about downsizing, the mind immediately goes to the physical landscape of the move. We think about sorting through decades of memories in the attic, deciding which piece of furniture will fit into a smaller living room, and parting with the heavy lawnmower we no longer want to push. It is an emotional … Read more
When it comes to maintaining a steady stream of physical and mental energy throughout the day, the rules change slightly as we age. Many seniors find that the boundless, erratic energy of youth gives way to a more delicate internal battery; one that can drain quickly if mismanaged, but can also run beautifully if budgeted … Read more
I spent a good chunk of last night between security rounds at the warehouse, hunched over my computer screen, running through the intense second-pass edit of a book manuscript for a client over in Malaysia. Anyone who has ever done deep proofreading or text alignment knows exactly what that kind of work does to your … Read more
Hello to all our friends and readers. We have officially crossed the threshold of the long weekend, and the beautiful late-May weather is truly starting to take hold across the country. The soil is finally warm enough for the gardens, the days are beautifully long, and the quiet rhythm of a Canadian summer is just … Read more
On this day, May 22nd, Canada reflects on a history that spans from royal visits and legislative milestones to the end of a legendary cross-country journey. Royal Traditions and National Milestones 1867: Queen Victoria gave Royal Assent to the British North America Act. This crucial piece of legislation paved the way for Canada to become … Read more
Here is something nobody tells you when you leave your last job. The knowledge goes with you. Every skill you spent decades building, every problem you learned to solve without thinking twice, every hard lesson that came from doing something wrong before you figured out how to do it right — all of that comes … Read more
In a lot of long marriages, one person quietly becomes the one who handles the money. Not because it was ever formally decided, but because it drifted that way over the years. One person paid the bills, tracked the accounts, dealt with the tax returns, knew the passwords, understood the investments, and kept the whole … Read more
You used to fall asleep without thinking about it. Your head hit the pillow and that was more or less the end of the story until morning. Now you lie there waiting. Or you fall asleep fine but wake up at three in the morning with your brain already running through a list of things … Read more
After finding out that the old grey mare still remembered all the tricks of a professional cutting horse career, I was better prepared for further riding experiences. I was soon riding her several times a week. Maybe it would be more accurate to say she allowed me to ride her several times a week. I … Read more
Hello to all our friends and readers. We are standing on the doorstep of the Victoria Day long weekend! For many of us, this is the official “green light” to get those tomato plants in the ground and fire up the barbecue. Whether you call it May Two-Four or the Victoria Day weekend, we hope … Read more
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