Tag Archives: Family
Ho Ho Ho🎄
Likening myself to the magical sighting of the jolly old man in the red suit, it appears to be a rare occurrence for me to put words to my dear old blog these days. But as Santa and his reindeer … Continue reading
Family…a sense of belonging
It’s Family Day, here, in Ontario, Canada. Family Day originated in Alberta in 1990, but is not observed in all Canadian provinces. Perhaps the provincial government of the day felt we Ontarians were missing out on a holiday observed by … Continue reading
To You & Yours
As we race towards the finish line of this holiday season, it seems a good time to pause and reflect for just a moment. So many of us have such high expectations as to what this time of year should … Continue reading
The End Of a Era
Today my eldest brother & I met to tie up any outstanding loose ends of my mom’s estate. In addition to closing out her estate account, I closed out a joint account she & I shared for years. She & … Continue reading
Making an Impact
Writing takes time & thought; at least it does for me. I recognize this little blog space of mine has been rather quiet the past number of months, but it is not for lack of writing, I assure you. The … Continue reading
The Best of Intentions
I’ve been thinking about my parents a lot these past number of months. The parents who birthed & raised me, the step-parent who became a significant father figure to me, and the parents I inherited through marriage. Perhaps this is … Continue reading
Forever In My Heart
This past week I said goodbye to my Mom. It seems no matter how prepared we think we are for such a loss, the magnitude of emotions that ensue, still catches us off guard. Forgive me, in advance, for this … Continue reading
Sorting it all out
Because we are housebound, many of us older folks have resorted to tackling jobs we have been putting off for a very long time. Â I feel the need to clarify older folks as I suspect the younger generation are just … Continue reading
Slowing it Down
As we approach the last few days prior to the holiday season, many of us find ourselves running around in a bit of a tizzy & feeling a little worn out! I encourage you to find some time to attempt … Continue reading
Meeting the Man in Red
Despite his hearty HOHOHO & promises of treats & toys to be left under the tree, many a child can be found desperately trying to escape the lap of the bearded jolly old Saint Nick all decked out in his … Continue reading
Life After 50 