It has been almost a month since Mum passed away. Almost a month since losing my mum. A month...and a lifetime's worth of lessons on what it's like to lose your mum. Some days, it seems like just yesterday she left us. Some days, it seems like it's been years since she's been gone. A few weeks ago I shared my thoughts on getting the chance to say goodbye to a loved … [Read more...] about 17 Lessons I Learned From Losing My Mum
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Ontario Public School Student Vaccinations: What You Need To Know
When I was growing up in the 1970's, it was a given that all children received vaccinations to prevent life-threatening diseases such as mumps, measles, and tetanus. After all, many adults from my parents' generation had vivid memories of people they knew who didn't have the chance to be vaccinated for diseases such as polio. These people either died from polio or were … [Read more...] about Ontario Public School Student Vaccinations: What You Need To Know
If You Get The Chance, Take It: Saying Goodbye To A Loved One
Saying Goodbye To a Loved One Most of the time, writing about travel, an event, or the latest and greatest product, comes naturally for me. But not today. All of that seems so unimportant right now. It was only four days ago that my dear 83-year-old mother lost her balance, fell, and broke her hip. A broken hip. The very thing I have dreaded for a few years now, … [Read more...] about If You Get The Chance, Take It: Saying Goodbye To A Loved One
Seeds of Change® : Healthy Eating And Convenience All In One Package! #SeedsOfChangeCA
Canadians love to spend their summer vacations at the cottage. There's no better place to beat the heat while enjoying many great outdoor water activities. After a full day of fresh air and exercise, hunger always sets in. Trying to feed our families a healthy meal that includes grains and veggies, without having to spend hours in the cottage kitchen, can be a daunting … [Read more...] about Seeds of Change® : Healthy Eating And Convenience All In One Package! #SeedsOfChangeCA
An Adult’s Guide To Minecraft
I'm one of those adults that really does not "get" Minecraft. Every kid I know, including X-Man, loves Minecraft. I don't know what it is but, I don't get the appeal. For me, it's probably the "crude" or "old school" graphics used in Minecraft. They remind me too much of the days when computer graphics were pretty rough. After all, my childhood video games consisted of … [Read more...] about An Adult’s Guide To Minecraft
