Just A Gal From Glidden: She never asked for sympathy. She just kept going.
Every spring, when MS Walk season rolls around, I think about my Mom. Not in a sad way. In a determined way. This year, the MS Walk returns to Eastend once again…
Pop 89: It doesn't get any better than this
Drifting off to sleep on the couch in the lounge of the Cancer Care Lodge last weekend, I am lulled by the sound of the baseball game on TV.
REMEMBERING WHEN: The magic baseball glove
One day on the school playground in grade five, the boys were about to experience a monumental shift in athletic priorities. We had always played sandlot soccer at recess…
Check It Out: CFIB reports Canada is losing more businesses than it's creating
During a job interview, the applicant was told his wage would increase by $1,000 a month after six months. "I'll start in six months," the applicant responded.
Liberal debt approaches Trillion, with a “T”
Late last month, the Liberal government released a Spring Economic Update that contained a shocking figure. According to the government’s own projections…
Just A Gal From Glidden: The next time isn't promised
I am having a hard time writing this column. Usually the words come. This time they don't want to. We lost one of my husband Robert's closest cousins today. Completely unexpected.
Growing Through Grief: A different kind of pain
There is a different kind of pain that comes after losing someone who was ill. When you are the caregiver, there are long days of trying to hold everything together while, at the same time…
Check It Out: Lessons learned from the generation who invented recycling
A frugal fellow thought he'd re-wire his house rather than hire an electrician. He might be in for a shock!
Just A Gal From Glidden: Granny Smith turns 100, and she's still teaching me how to see
There I was in Grade 12 with eight pieces of artwork done and one problem left. Sculpture. I had nothing. The deadline was coming. My portfolio was due for the Visual Communications program…
Pop 89: If It’s Thursday, It Must Be Egg Salad
My sister and I can get pretty excited about our lunches here at the Cancer Lodge. Today we had lentil soup with egg salad sandwiches, our favourite.
Remembering When: A Mother’s Place in Your Heart
One evening on the way home after a long day at work, I stopped by the grocery store to pick up some broccoli on sale. As I was deciding which heads to buy…
Check It Out: Fear shapes so much of life in Canada today
As I began writing this week, I discovered it’s Mental Health Week. Statistics show one out of every four people is suffering from a mental illness.
Time to Act
Do you ever wonder why you feel poorer? Do you look around and ask yourself why your kids might not be able to enjoy the same quality of life that you did?
Growing Through Grief: Finding more peace, joy and love
What if I told you that you can have what you want. Would you know what that is? I know sometimes it is hard after a loss but it is a pivotal question because getting curious…
