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I served as a teacher, a teacher on Call, a Department Head, a District Curriculum, Specialist, a Program Coordinator, and a Provincial Curriculum Coordinator over a forty year career. In addition, I was the Department Head for Curriculum and Instruction, as well as a professor both online and in person at the University of Phoenix (Canada) from 2000-2010.

I also worked with Special Needs students. I gave workshops on curriculum development and staff training before I fully retired.

Since retiring I have served on many other non-profit organizations including:

  • Tri-Cities Seniors’ Action Society Planning Committee as Chair from 2020 to present
  • The Wilson Seniors Advisory Board, as President from 2019 to present
  • The Mayors Citizen Advisor Committee for Port Coquitlam as a member from 2019 to present
  • The Council of Advisors to the Senior Advocate 2019-as a member to present
  • COSTCO Health and Wellness Institute, from 2015 to present, I served as a Workshop Designer, Facilitator, Trainer and workshop creator and editor
  • Port Coquitlam Vital Issue Project Concept Team for Seniors (Isolation & Belonging), 2018-2020 as a member
  • SHARE Family Services, 2007-2015 Board member and Executive Member
  • SHARE Housing 43 Board (2007-2015) as a Board member
  • Seniors First BC 2016-2017 Workshop Presenter
  • I also writes a blog about senior issues, which has been named one of the top 100 blogs for seniors on feedspot.com and was named one of the top 10 blogs for Boomers in Canada from 2015 to 2017

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Family love them or leave them

Ah, family. The people who raise us, change us, support us — and ultimately, continue to confound us. Most of us would probably attest that our families can be a lot sometimes.Whether they entail de…

Ah, family. The peop…

Ah, family. The people who raise us, change us, support us — and ultimately, continue to confound us. Most of us would probably attest that our families can be a lot sometimes.Whether they entail dealing with overbearing parents, unfiltered aunts and uncles, rowdy grandchildren, or moody teenagers, family gatherings can be a little stressful at times. Maybe we have family members who refuse to talk to each other, or there are certain topics guaranteed to trigger explosive arguments at the dinner table. Whatever the case may be, sometimes the only thing we can really do is laugh — to find h…

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Beware the ides of March

"Beware the Ides of March" means "Beware of March 15th." The Ides of March was March 15th on the calendar in ancient Rome; it was also the day on which Julius Caesar was assassinated and the day is as…

"Beware the Ides of …

"Beware the Ides of March" means "Beware of March 15th." The Ides of March was March 15th on the calendar in ancient Rome; it was also the day on which Julius Caesar was assassinated and the day is associated with death. So what happens when someone we love dies?When someone we love dies, it's like facing an unfathomable mystery. No matter what our beliefs are, the idea that the vibrant thoughts and feelings within us could simply disappear feels incomprehensible. Even if we grasp the concept that we're made of borrowed stardust, destined to return to the vast universe, the understanding blurs…

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Our journey to understand the end

 Ultimately our struggle to reconcile the finite with the infinite is deeply personal and subjective. Our journey reflects the profound complexity of human consciousness and the constant quest for me…

 Ultimately our str…

 Ultimately our struggle to reconcile the finite with the infinite is deeply personal and subjective. Our journey reflects the profound complexity of human consciousness and the constant quest for meaning and understanding in the face of life's most profound mysteries.Artists and writers throughout history have examined the intense themes of the search for meaning, the craving for beauty, and the quest to understand what makes our lives meaningful. Here are some examples of artists and their works that explore this theme.Vincent van Gogh (1853-1890). His vibrant and emotionally charged painti…

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Empowering Communities: The Transformative Impact of Supporting Your Local Food Bank

 In a world filled with constant hustle and bustle, it's easy to lose sight of the struggles faced by our neighbours, friends, and even family members. While we're caught up in the whirlwind of our d…

 In a world filled …

 In a world filled with constant hustle and bustle, it's easy to lose sight of the struggles faced by our neighbours, friends, and even family members. While we're caught up in the whirlwind of our daily lives, there are individuals in our community who are grappling with the harsh reality of food insecurity. It's time for us to come together and make a difference by supporting our local food banks.Picture this: A child going to bed with a growling stomach, a parent skipping meals to ensure their children eat, or a senior citizen forced to choose between groceries and medication. These scenar…

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Invisible and Older Faces of Canada’s Opioid Crisis

Opioids, commonly referred to as “narcotics,” are potent medications used widely to treat pain — but they also have strong potential for misuse and addiction. Over the past decade, the opioid cr…

Opioids, commonly re…

Opioids, commonly referred to as “narcotics,” are potent medications used widely to treat pain — but they also have strong potential for misuse and addiction. Over the past decade, the opioid crisis in Canada has become a major, growing public health emergency. Two comprehensive factors have contributed to the acceleration of the opioid crisis in Canada. First, opioid prescription rates have risen steadily over the past 30 years to today’s extremely high levels, and despite recent decreases in opioid prescription rates, Canada remains one of the largest consumers of prescription opioid…

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