Back to School. Not.

The leaves are starting to turn colour. The evening air has a crispness that only means one thing: it’s back to school! No matter how old I am, September always arrives with a bit of excitement for me. It’s kind of like New Year’s without the snow and without the pressure of resolutions. September usedContinue reading “Back to School. Not.”

Lawn Bowling: a sport evolving

Lawn bowling? It’s for old people, right? Ha! First off, I am “old.” Secondly, it is not just for old people, and wearing white is not a prerequisite. Lawn bowling is for all ages and fashion statements. In fact, in our sixties, my husband and I are among the oldest in the recreational league weContinue reading “Lawn Bowling: a sport evolving”

To Toss or not to toss

After doing some painting in our house, I stared at the bare walls and debated which photos to hang. You see, before painting, the walls were cluttered with framed family photos and other art. I wasn’t sure if I wanted to re-hang all the family photos. My 30-year-old son suggested I just toss them. “NoContinue reading “To Toss or not to toss”

Holiday Stress 1, Christmas Spirit 0

I was listening to a radio call-in show the other day. The topic was “How is your holiday spirit?” Not surprisingly, most callers (and those who emailed in) said their Christmas spirit was low compared to other years. Some were hoping that once they put the tree up, that would change. Some said they wereContinue reading “Holiday Stress 1, Christmas Spirit 0”

Bionic Generation

The producers of The Six Million Dollar Man and The Bionic Woman, starring Lee Majors and Lindsay Wagner, respectively, sure had foresight when these two iconic TV series first aired in the 1970s. Who would have thought that just a few decades later, “bionics” would be so commonplace?  (Do you realize that Lee Majors isContinue reading “Bionic Generation”

It’s All About Balance

In past blogs, we’ve chatted about procrastination and time management. That’s all fine and dandy, but no matter how good you are at managing your time, you are bound to end up doing some juggling. And that’s okay as long as it doesn’t become a habit or take over your life.  The secret is balance.Continue reading “It’s All About Balance”