It’s here. Showed up in our mailbox this afternoon. The dreaded Census form. Although it only comes out every five years, it is not always welcome. In fact, in our house, whoever opens it must fill it out. So, it sits and collects dust until I finally cave, (and the deadline to fill it outContinue reading “The consensus is to do the census”
Tag Archives: Aging
Let Them
I don’t know. Maybe it’s because it’s Friday. Or maybe it’s because Mother Nature just dumped 15 cm of snow on us overnight. It’s mid-April, for Pete’s sake. Is Mercury in Retrograde? I don’t know. But boy, are people ever grumpy! After a rough start to the day, I decided it was time to exploreContinue reading “Let Them”
Floral wallpaper and striped sofas. Not.
If you are a Boomer or a member of the elite Generation Jones, you probably have the odd hobby. Crochet, knitting, needlework, baking, gardening, woodworking. Stamp collecting. Or maybe you play bridge, canasta, or mahjong. I hear Mexican dominoes is quite the thing. Did you know that these types of activities are categorized as grannyContinue reading “Floral wallpaper and striped sofas. Not.”
Is Bad Bunny the beginning?
I had just closed my eyes and felt the sweet release of sleep. Raaaaa! I was awakened by the sound of music. Was it Alexa? Was it the neighbours? What the heck? I got up and staggered around the house looking for the source. Then, I realized it was coming from outside. The sweet soundContinue reading “Is Bad Bunny the beginning?”
Put Privilege Into Perspective
As I walked out of the grocery store, my wallet a bit lighter after spending $200 on things I may or may not have needed, I swore at the cold. It was only -18°C, but with the windchill it felt like -24°. My cheeks burned in the frigid air. My breathing was a bit labouredContinue reading “Put Privilege Into Perspective”
The Rush of Live Music
(Yes, I have seen Rush live!) Imagine this: you put 18 strangers in a cozy room, Christmas lights twinkling in the background. Add some live music. What do you get? Magic. Pure magic. I’m not big on crowds anymore, and breathing in what others have to offer doesn’t appeal to me. But give me spaceContinue reading “The Rush of Live Music”
A Pebble in the Pocket
Sigh. I really don’t want to leave. It feels like there’s so much more to accomplish and experience here. Perhaps I can find a way to stay, even just a little longer. No, it’s time for you to go. You’ve done your thing and now you must go. Just take one last look around andContinue reading “A Pebble in the Pocket”
It’s been a long day (literally)
It was dark. So very dark. It had been dark for a very long time. The stars were mere pinpricks in the night sky. The trees were spooky silhouettes. Shadows lurked everywhere. Callieach, the Celtic goddess of winter, skulked through her kingdom. Villagers cowered and hid in darkened, straw-lined rooms in fear that the fierceContinue reading “It’s been a long day (literally)”
Create Your Narrative
Last month, I re-triggered a back injury. I couldn’t stand straight. I couldn’t walk. It was nasty. It stopped me in my tracks. I had to cancel several activities that I had been looking forward to. I cried a lot. I questioned my mobility and my future. Then I caved and went to a physiotherapist.Continue reading “Create Your Narrative”
Algorithms & Aging
Funny how you look at one post about something, and then, thanks to the famous (infamous?) algorithm, your news feed is overrun with reels about bulldogs, crochet stitches, and rituals. Or aging. Where the heck did that come from? I am aging. I sure don’t need to read about it during my mindless daily scrolling.Continue reading “Algorithms & Aging”
Wanderings Art 