The colder months can be grueling, especially for senior citizens who tend to feel the cold more acutely. Thankfully, there’s plenty to do from the comfort of one’s home. If you’re homebound or simply wary of leaving your home...
Do you remember when you were a child, and someone made fun of you or called you a name?
Do you remember how hurt you were and how you ran home and cried?
Now that you are an adult,...
I'm 72, in good health, live in a very enviable part of the world, am happily married with no debt, and am even still running a small home-based business (see hercastle.com) in cooperation with my hard working wife. I count...
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,...
Vera is in her late eighties and a regular attendee of the weekly singing sessions I run in her care home. She sings with gusto and humour but often, we share memories of songs, she will lapse into melancholic...
The last full month of summer is upon us and it’s not surprising that August is Family Fun Month. For many, September means heading back to school and a ramping up of our schedules. So enjoy every one of...
Adults and seniors know all about Remembrance Day. We know why there is a special day to commemorate those who died fighting for our countries. For many of us we remember the actual wars. We understand why we wear...
Hiking is an amazing hobby. It is great for physical and mental health, it can be a social event, and it allows connecting to nature. Also, it doesn’t require a lot of investment and is accessible for all levels...
In 2012, the United Nations declared that June 1 would be the day to observe the Global Day of Parents. This day is to celebrate and honor parents and their commitment to children worldwide. It is also a day...
With autumn fast approaching many of us get into clean up mode. The summer months tend to be those when we do less around the house and spend more time outdoors. Items begin to pile up in various rooms...
