Caregivers, particularly family members who are caregivers, want to spend time with their loved ones in a meaningful way. But lack of time tends to get in the way. There are so many other tasks that need to be...
Summer is a wonderful time to explore new destinations, attend a family reunion, visit a newborn grandchild, celebrate a destination wedding, or check something off your bucket list. Traveling can be an exciting and rewarding experience that is better...
Mother’s Day (May 13th) will soon be here and families will celebrate the occasion, remembering the sacrifices their mothers have made over the years. Those with elderly mothers (some of whom are mothers themselves) may find it more difficult...
We all have regrets in life, it’s what makes us human and no one can lead a completely regret-free life. Whether it’s a major regret like choosing the wrong profession or a smaller one like what were we thinking...
The English cottage garden is a beloved artefact, stuffed higgledy -piggledy with old fashioned folksy flowers like hollyhocks, geraniums, wallflowers, delphiniums, lavender and roses. When we look a bit more closely we learn that hollyhocks came from China, delphiniums...
Whether you are still living at home or in a retirement or assisted living facility, Easter is always a time to celebrate with your grandkids! There are many easy and fun activities you can do to enjoy this time...
We are pleased to announce this new book release that is a MUST read!
In Journey’s End we write about death, dying, and end-of-life issues. These are real-life circumstances. We attempt to define and describe them. We discuss ways to...
In the twenty-first century, people are living longer and healthier lives after retirement, and "downsizing" is a topic that is often discussed. Downsizing can refer to a spatial change and can take on many forms: single-family bungalows, condominiums, apartments,...
Olive oil has many grades and many uses. We are spoiled today in that we can choose among extra virgin oils. Once that first precious extra virgin pressing is over, the pomace can be pressed a few more times....
Marion Bartholomew has known the Sunshine City all her life. She owned a restaurant, drove a school bus, danced at the Pav, went to the movies at
Geneva Theatre, and was part of the women’s groups in Orillia and area.Now, 84-years-old,...
