I live in the Northern Hemisphere and my daughter and her family live in the Southern Hemisphere. So our winter solstice, the 21st of December is her summer solstice. This day is a significant date in both hemispheres, as it marks the solstice, but its meaning and experience differ depending on whether you are in […]
I came across this quote by Muriel Rukeyser “All the poems of our lives are not yet made”. When we retire, some of us want to continue to write the poems of our lives, but others only want to read the poems they have already written. Retirement is a time of reflection and renewal, a chance […]
Xmas is coming the goose is getting fat, Time to put a penny in the old man’s hat. If you haven’t got a penny a ha’penny will do, If you haven’t got a ha’penny then God bless you! Are you happy? It appears that as we age, we become more optimistic and happy according to […]
In times of trial, we summon our might, Seeking the spark in the depths of the night.Memories rise like a soft, glowing flame,Whispering strength as they call out our name. Each resource, each image, forgotten but near,Leaps to our side, casting shadows of fear.This is the luck born of time well-prepared,A fullness of self from […]
This is a time when forgiveness, love, and hope shine brightest, even amidst the challenges and uncertainties that life may bring. For many, it is a season filled with high expectations for the future, and while it can be joyful, it can also feel heavy for those who see only darkness ahead. Yet, this season […]
This is a time when forgiveness, love, and hope shine brightest, even amidst the challenges and uncertainties that life may bring. For many, it is a season filled with high expectations for the future, and while it can be joyful, it can also feel heavy for those who see only darkness ahead. Yet, this season […]
I’ve seen how much power kindness holds, especially during times of change. Retirement often brings new beginnings, but it can also come with significant transitions—shifting routines, changing roles, or even redefining relationships. It’s during these times that kindness becomes an anchor, offering stability and warmth not only to us but also to those we love. […]
During the holidays, it’s easy for some people to feel disconnected or doubt their place in the world. But there’s something we can learn from dogs wagging their tails or cats purring, even when life hasn’t been kind to them. They seem to know deep down that they’re loved, needed, and capable of making a […]
The spirit of the holidays is a time of giving for most but, for scammers, it is a time of taking. The Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre highlights the most popular holiday scams so that you can recognize, reject, report and be merry. For more information go to this link: https://antifraudcentre-centreantifraude.ca/features-vedette/2021/11/holiday-fetes-eng.htm Counterfeit merchandise Counterfeiters can easily create […]
During this holiday time, you may be thinking about what you can give to your grandchildren. I suggest that give them the gift of a positive outlook on life and the gift of how you love the world. Teaching them to learn to love the world means that you teach them that they cannot be […]
