A TRIBUTE TO MY PARENTS ON VALENTINE’S DAY

It’s Valentine’s Day – again. While couples young and old celebrate the day exchanging gifts and Valentine cards, my thoughts, ...
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AGING DISGRACEFULLY: A Magic Trail Walk

  Because Newfoundland (NL) winters are so long and harsh, and because CB was so ‘hilly’ and icy, winter usually ...
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Dave Walker – Forever Young: Catalan May 2023

 Leeds-Bradford, Ryanair to Perpignan and then a taxi out to the coast. We went to watch Catalan Dragons play St ...
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AGING DISGRACEFULLY: Goodbye David

  One of my childhood icons has died today. Like so many of us, I loved the music of David ...
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Newcastle and Alnwick

Barter books, Alnwick centre, St Jame’s Park, apartment. Fartown gave up in the second half. Saints romped it.   #Newcastle ...
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Garden Glimpses (3) courtesy of Simon Barnes

marigolds Mary’s gold – a religious name then.  Flowering plant, coloured leaves and nectar for insect pollination rather than wind. ...
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December Newsletter from Harry Moody

Hi Readers, Every month I receive a newsletter from gerontologist Dr. Harry Moody chock full of valuable insights and happenings ...
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Budgeting for Your Loved One’s Well-being –

November 10, 2023 As our society ages, the demand for quality elderly care continues to rise, bringing to the forefront ...
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A Break in the Polar Vortex

I’m slowing healing from my sister’s recent death. She’s the first of 5 siblings to die, so it really makes ...
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Garden glimpses (5) – august 2023

          It started as a seed in a small plastic pot. Germinated on Lou’s kitchen window ...
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