Growing up on the farm sometimes seemed to be a boring existence. Farm chores took precedence over everything. Animals needed daily attention since we depended on them for part of our income. The garden took a lot of attention since we depended on it for most of our food. However, as is often the case, … Read more
🛑 Security Alerts: Mail & Phone Scams The “Unclaimed Parcel” Text: Many seniors are receiving texts claiming a package is “held at a depot” due to an incomplete address. They ask for a small $2 “redelivery fee” to get your credit card info. If you didn’t order anything, it’s a scam. Fake Utility “Disconnection” Calls: … Read more
Hi Folks. Another great day in Canadian history for you. Hope you’re having a great Friday. 1831: The Birth of a Medical Trailblazer Emily Howard Jennings Stowe was born in Norwich, Upper Canada. She became the first woman to practice medicine in Canada. After being denied entry to Canadian medical schools because of her gender, … Read more
Hello again, Are you hesitant about online banking? You’re not alone. Many Canadian seniors worry about security, but with the right knowledge, digital banking becomes your greatest convenience ally. Modern banking apps offer remarkable benefits: checking balances at 3 AM, transferring funds without queuing, and monitoring transactions instantly. But security matters most. Start with strong … Read more
Good day all, Did you know that thousands of Canadian seniors leave money on the table every tax season? It’s true! Many of us over 55 simply aren’t aware of the tax credits and deductions specifically designed to put more cash back in our pockets. The Registered Retirement Income Fund (RRIF) offers substantial tax advantages, … Read more
Hello everyone, We have some very exciting news to share this week. Marilyn’s book is officially published! It is now available on Amazon in Kindle, paperback, and hardcover formats. It has been a long journey of writing and editing, and we are so pleased to finally share it with you all. Check it out HERE. … Read more
Here are three significant moments in Canadian history for April 24th: April 24, 1968: Mauritius Becomes a Fellow Member of the Commonwealth While it happened thousands of miles away, this was a major day for Canadian diplomacy. Prime Minister Pierre Elliott Trudeau (who had been sworn in just four days earlier) officially welcomed Mauritius into … Read more
Welcome back, Today is St. George’s Day, a day of celebration for those with English roots. While it’s not a statutory holiday in most of Canada, it remains a “Provincial Government Holiday” in Newfoundland and Labrador, where the English heritage runs deep. The Legend: We all know the story of St. George and the Dragon—a … Read more
Happy Hump Day Today is Earth Day, and the 2026 theme is “Our Power, Our Planet.” While there is a lot of talk about high-tech solutions to climate change, we often find that the best answers come from the past. In Marilyn’s latest story, she talked about how nothing was ever “tossed out” on the … Read more
I’m continuing today with another story from my school days. Marilyn’s story yesterday reminded me of another episode that took place at the Silver Stream school in Manitoba, probably in about 1958 or 1959. All of the students at that school lived on farms in the area. I walked the mile and a half each … Read more
Hello everyone, and welcome to this week’s roundup! It is a beautiful Saturday in April, and as the spring buds finally start to show themselves, it’s the perfect time to look ahead at the coming week. Here is your Canadian Senior Moment Weekend Roundup for April 18 to 26. Scams to Watch For Before we … Read more
Rain, Rights, and Rock ‘n’ Roll: The Day Canada Truly Came Home If you were looking at the weather forecast on this day in 1982, you would have seen a dismal, rainy day in Ottawa. But for those gathered on Parliament Hill, the damp weather couldn’t touch the significance of what was happening. 1982: The … Read more
Howdy folks! There is a distinct smell to a Canadian spring, isn’t there? It’s a mix of damp earth, salt air (at least here in the Maritimes), and—if you’re near one of our great historic sites—the faint scent of woodsmoke and old stone. Marilyn and I were talking about how lucky we are to have … Read more
Howdy folks! Most of the time we talk about savings for ourselves: travel deals, groceries, or a break on the morning coffee. For many of us, a big part of our monthly budget goes toward the ones who never complain, always listen, and are always happy to see us walk through the door, our pets. … Read more
As the snow finally recedes, there is a distinct shift in the air. For many of us, it’s the urge to get back to the land, even if that “land” is just a few pots on the back deck. This week, we are highlighting a wonderful way to kickstart your garden while reconnecting with your … Read more
Howdy folks! Marilyn and I were both born in 1950, but we didn’t grow up watching the milkman clink bottles on a paved driveway. We were farm kids—Marilyn in the Maritimes and me out on the Prairies. For us, the “milk delivery” was a walk to the barn with a galvanized pail, and the only … Read more
Here is your updated Weekend Roundup for Saturday, April 11 to Sunday, April 19, 2026. Howdy folks! I’m a little late with this one today. I did a shift at the warehouse in Debert last night and realized too late, I’d left my laptop charger sitting on the kitchen table! Marilyn says it was a … Read more
1958: The Derailment of the “Ocean Limited” One of the most dramatic rail accidents in Maritime history occurred on this day at Campbells Cove, Nova Scotia. The CN Rail “Ocean Limited,” traveling from Halifax to Montreal, jumped the tracks at a sharp curve. The locomotive and several passenger cars didn’t just slide—they tumbled down a … Read more
Whether you are planning a cross-country trip to see the grandkids or just heading into town for errands, your “Senior” status is a powerful asset. However, the world of savings has changed; the days of simply showing your ID at a counter are being replaced by digital promo codes and specific membership requirements. On the … Read more
Hello Folks! Marilyn and I have spent a lifetime crisscrossing this beautiful country, and if there’s one thing we’ve learned, it’s that Canada’s true soul is found in its stories. Sometimes those stories are housed in grand stone museums in our capital cities, and sometimes they are kept alive in a single-room schoolhouse or an … Read more