Remembrance Day: Debt of Gratitude
As we prepare to mark Remembrance Day, we reflect on our debt of gratitude to those who fought for Canada at sea, on land and in the air.
JUST A GAL FROM GLIDDEN: Honouring those who gave everything
For 16 years, I’ve had the privilege of curating a special edition dedicated to Canadians who served our country—past and present—especially those who paid the ultimate price.
REMEMBERING WHEN: The revenge of the vending machines
Even though we’ve all used them at one time or another, vending machines are the “Rodney Dangerfield” of the machine world — they get no respect.
GROWING THROUGH GRIEF: Loving yourself through the tough times
There are times when I would rather be miserable. It’s like sometimes misery just feels right. lol! Yup I just wrote that.
Pop 89: Perfectly Natural Crap
I was on my way to lay some flowers on the graves of Val Marie’s ancestors last Sunday evening when out of the corner came a flashing light.
Check It Out: Remembering a Canadian actor who served in WWII
There’s an old joke that claims it was disappointing to discover a universal remote control didn’t control the entire universe.
Viva Vitality: Loneliness
Loneliness is a universal human experience like hunger or thirst. It is a natural signal that something is missing from our lives—in this case, human connection.
JUST A GAL FROM GLIDDEN: Mastercard, moving and mayhem
Where has October gone? Friday was Halloween, and I have to admit—I looked pretty scary in the mirror that morning. Overslept, scrambled to get a few things done…
Pop 89: The Subtle Enormous Difference
Thirty years ago, in October 1995, I began creating lists of words, arranged in two columns, with the heading: Spotting the Subtle, Enormous Difference Between.
Check It Out: Did you know it’s illegal for natural health providers to share life-changing stories?
Here’s a bit of medical humour for you. Doctor: How is the little girl doing who swallowed ten quarters last night? Nurse: No change yet.
JUST A GAL FROM GLIDDEN: Hot flashes, home runs and Halloween hijinks
Well, as it turns out, my optimism really did pay off — the Blue Jays are still going strong. Suddenly, even people who normally think baseball is boring are joining the bandwagon…
REMEMBERING WHEN: Old Ida and the Halloween nobody came
Before we moved to our newly built country house further up the road, we grew up in a little home nestled in a small gully beside the highway, about eight miles outside the nearest town.
Pop 89: In love with my research
Have you ever reached the end of a momentous chore and been surprised to find you’re not as ecstatic as you imagined you’d be?
Check It Out: How to fix a problem that doesn’t exist
I’m not sure if it’s true, but I’ve heard semi drivers who transport beer constantly get asked if they give away free samples.