I write this blog so that one day, my grandchildren can understand my world and my views on it. I am a big believer that we need to pass down wisdom from one generation to the next. I think this is a beautiful tradition, and it’s important to recognize the differences in the worlds that […]
Imagine life as a vast, ever-changing landscape, and the way you navigate it is through the lens of metaphors – colourful expressions and symbols that capture the essence of your experiences. G. K. Chesterton once said, “All slang is a metaphor, and all metaphor is poetry.” This implies that the language we use, especially slang, […]
1. I used to be a baker because I kneaded dough. 2. The bicycle couldn’t stand up by itself because it was two-tired. 3. The math teacher planted square roots in the garden, now they have a problem with imaginary numbers. […]
Well, well, well, can you believe it’s been almost six decades since we tossed our graduation caps in the air and ventured into the world beyond high school? Time magazine once had an article shouting, “Don’t Worry, There’s Life After High School,” and boy, were they right! Back in the day, we were unwittingly leading […]
Yesterday I talked about connecting with your community. For many of us transitioning into retirement can be a significant life change, and one of the crucial aspects for new retirees is reconnecting with their community. Experts stress the societal impact of this issue and highlight the importance of community engagement and personal outreach in facilitating […]
Amidst Canada’s evolving demographic landscape marked by an increasing aging population, the National Institute of Ageing (NIA) has highlighted the challenges posed by loneliness and social isolation, particularly among older individuals. According to a recent report, approximately 41% of Canadians aged 50 and above are at risk of social isolation, with 58% experiencing loneliness. The […]
In an unexpected turn of events, governments around the world have come together to address a looming global crisis — the shortage of workers. In a move that has left many in disbelief, retirement has been officially outlawed, effective immediately. World leaders gathered at an emergency summit, and declared that the drastic measure was necessary […]
Many of us remember the 1960s but when we do we put our own lens on the era. For some, the 1960s was the era of peace and love filled with tremendous unrest and upheaval of the status quo. The civil rights movement new-wave feminism to a burgeoning counterculture movement gave rise to a conservative […]
Here are the last 10 places that are ranked in the top twenty: 11. Canada (Rank: 11): · Pension System: Basic national benefits, means-tested income supplement, and public pension plans. · Strength: Diversification of income sources and adjustments for inflation. · Challenge: Improvement needed in quality of life and material well-being. 12. New Zealand (Rank: […]
One of the interesting things about retirement is you can, if you have the resources, live anywhere you want. So when I saw the post on the top twenty countries retirement programs I was interested. The global retirement landscape faces challenges due to a demographic shift, with an increasing aging population and declining birth rates. […]
