Retirement, the much-awaited phase of life, can truly be a breeze! While financial comfort is important, it’s just a piece of the puzzle that makes up a happy and fulfilling retirement. Surveys, including a recent one from the Alliance for Lifetime Income, reveal that many Americans worry about outliving their savings. However, let’s not forget […]
In the realm where music dwells, Time unfolds its wondrous spell, A raw material, pure and true, For melodies to bloom and accrue. The rhythm dances in its embrace, Creating patterns, finding grace, But time, dear friend, is more than this, It grants a gift, a subtle bliss. A song, a shelter in the storm, […]
In the vast expanse of time, every day marks an end for someone, And if you believe your time draws near, it’s wise to ponder on love undone. What is love, not the cheapened version tainted by lust’s allure? Can love be found, a principle of the universe, pure and sure? Do these phrases […]
My grandson Ryder started school grade 7 this year; I started that grade in 1959 and as I reminisce about my own experiences at that age, way back in 1959, I can’t help but marvel at how much the world has transformed. Yet, amidst all the changes, there are certain aspects that have remained remarkably […]
Ah, ageism, the fine art of stereotyping an entire group of people because, well, who needs individuality when you can make sweeping generalizations? Lately, the media has been having a field day discussing how affluent seniors have become. Some in the media have even dubbed us “Old. Rich. Spoiled.” Quite the compliment, I must say. […]
My fellow Grandparents, I want to start by acknowledging the important role you play in your grandchild’s life. As loving and supportive grandparents, you have the power to help your grandchildren overcome their fears and reach their highest potential. In this ever-changing world, it is crucial to equip them with the necessary tools and mindset […]
Thanksgiving is an important time of year for those of us in Canada, but in many areas of the country there is not a lot to be thankful for today. Food insecurity is a threat to the health and welfare of many seniors, those with disabilities and those on fixed incomes. We are confronted with […]
All relationships are fraught with dangers, and sometimes we lose contact with friends and those we love. Some of us reach out and reconnect, others don’t or take too long to connect. I was at a celebration of life for a cousin a few weeks ago, but his brothers were not there as they had […]
Confusion, indecision, and uncertainty are like mischievous gremlins playing tricks on our minds, taunting us with their tantalizing dance of options. It’s as if they conspire to keep us in a perpetual state of bewilderment, hoping to see us stumble and fumble our way through life’s choices. But fear not, for within this chaos lies […]
It’s an absolute law that every challenge, fear, or loss you encounter bears gifts far more valuable than the price of the trouble they cause. Ah, yes, the absolute law of life, where challenges, fears, and losses are like those little pranksters that show up unannounced at your doorstep. But fret not, my friend, for […]
