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EDITORIAL: Long Term Seniors Care in Ontario…shameful!
Toronto Star writer, Moira Welsh, has written an excellent column (Toronto Star story) relative to Long Term Care residency. It is a column that should be read by all residents in Ontario as it could pertain to each of us … Continue reading
fun stuff
The NETFLIX star ratings don’t mean what you think. Netflix’s star ratings for movies and TV shows don’t represent the actual rating but instead are how much Netflix thinks you’ll like them based on your previous viewing history. Alaska, Hawaii, Maine and Vermont … Continue reading
AGEISM: Ignoring the old
Be sure to read the end of this post. Recently, I read an article that was a plea for more respect and recognition of old people. I’m one of those “old people” and I see examples of ageism far too often. … Continue reading
Mar 14
Minutes from the OBC (Old Boys’ Club) Brantford Chapter (also known as the BGG or Brantford Guy Group) …and much more…. and a clean medical report to boot !!! A lively and full to overflowing meeting (22 or 23) of … Continue reading
12 Best Foods to Eat in the Morning
The 12 Best Foods to Eat in the Morning Eggs Eggs are high in protein and several important nutrients. They may promote fullness and help lower your calorie intake later in the day. Greek yogurt Greek yogurt is not only … Continue reading
Moira Welsh, “Wife of long-term-care home resident banned from visiting.”
Read Moira Welsh’s full story about the wife of a long-term-care home resident being banned from visiting the resident a: Torstar story Moira Welsh is an investigative reporter with the Toronto Star. The winner of two Canadian Association of Journalists … Continue reading
Great Irish sayings for St. Paddy’s day….
My favourite first… May you be at the gates of heaven an hour before the devil knows you’re dead! Here’s health to your enemies’ enemies! Here’s to a long life and a merry one. A quick death and an easy … Continue reading
A shortcut to important phone numbers
A list of important phone numbers that may save you some time. [Email me any number you think should be added to the list.] GET HUMAN –> HUMAN (mostly USA) ACDSee                  1 888 767 9888 ADOBE    … Continue reading
HEALTH: The power of music and health
Over the years, music-based strategies have been investigated for everything from hospital stays, to walking, to sleep, yielding positive results in each of these areas. Given the deep connection that most of us have with music, it should come as no … Continue reading
Cheryl Bristow
Cheryl Bristow Canadian author of the Amazon best seller, A Shield in the Shadows. Grandmother, mother, spouse, choral group member, and a published writer. Cheryl Bristow is another of the great women who should be celebrated and honoured not just … Continue reading
FUNERAL PRE-PLANNING
Non-sponsored ADVERTISING: Â ABOR MEMORIAL FUNERAL SERVICES Why should I pre-plan my final arrangements? Arranging in advance saves money and stress for your loved ones, helps ensure your wishes are carried out exactly as you want and provides you with the … Continue reading