Our kids will soon be entering what is known as the sandwich years. This phrase refers to those individuals between the ages of 40 to 59 who are often put into the position of having to care for both their children and their parents simultaneous. For the aging parents, it may mean caring for them..
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There is nothing better than a good night’s sleep. I’m talking about the type of rest you have when you wake up in the morning feeling refreshed, regenerated and ready to face the new day with all its challenges. We spend 1/3 of our lives sleeping so it comes as no surprise that sleep, good..
When I think of Thanksgiving, pictures of large happy gatherings around a huge table laden with more food than can possibly be eaten, immediately come to mind. This year however, with so much happening in our country and around the world, my thoughts have gone in a slightly different direction. I think about all the..
People watching – what a fascinating, no cost form of entertainment. I participate a lot in this activity. Some people stop for a coffee before heading home from the mall but not me. I plunk my tired old body down on a bench, put my parcels down at my feet and just watch the people..
The malls have been busy the past couple of weeks with mothers herding their kids into stores to buy school supplies and clothes. When I was a kid, September always meant a few new outfits, a pair of new shoes and a pencil case. When my own children arrived, this fall ritual of clothes and..
Remember the day your first born went to kindergarten. That was a really big deal as you weren’t sure who would do the crying, you or your child. And then before you knew it, the anxiety flared up again when she started high school. Well, that’s nothing compared to the feelings you’ll have when your..
National Cousins’ Day is celebrated on July 24th of each year. I didn’t even know such a day existed so I decided to do some research to see what was the origin of this unofficial holiday. There are no clear-cut answers to this question but two theories stand out. One view suggests that greeting card..
“Mum, what do you want for your birthday?” These words are often voiced by one’s family after they have spent a considerable amount of time trying to come up with a unique, thoughtful idea but with no success. What do you give a senior for Christmas, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day and other gift giving occasions?..
For those of you who are following my blog, you know that both domesticated and wild animals play a major role in our lives. They are our entertainment and we spend many happy hours watching turkeys, chipmunks, squirrels, deer, foxes, raccoons, etc. go about their daily lives plus we take in the odd stray cat..
After staying put for over 2 ½ years, I decided it was time to try a little travelling. Now I must admit, it was MY idea to venture out. Unfortunately, Chuck has happily joined the “Old Men’s Club.” Members of this group just want to stay home, stick to their daily routines, see no one..