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HELP – Will you help please?
Help OLDER ADULTS We’re considering adding a new section to BOOKz, COOKz, NOOKz but its success depends on help from people like you. The section will contain information, professional advice and personal commentary that will benefit older adults. The goal … Continue reading
Mcdonald’s flipped their last burgers in Russia
In support of Ukraine, Mcdonald’s has decided to shut off the griddles, turn off the fryers and plug the soft drinks dispensers in Russia. Interesting how the corporate giant has decided spirit should trump profit. The fast-food giant has pulled … Continue reading
May 16 – Mingling and sippin’ with Olympic greats
Rotzy’s mingling and sippin’ with Olympic great, Debbie Miller It’s Tyme….Almost Mary, Mary, quite contrary/ Tell me how does your garden grow?/ You got Silver Bells, you got Cockleshells/ Pretty Maids all in a row. *Lyrics from ‘Walkin’ The Dog’….Written … Continue reading
HAPPINESS is HEALTHINESS
Happiness and health are related. Improving the first, improves the second. For more information, read HAPPINESS
Everyone farts, some more noticeably than others
Everyone farts While some people brag about never farting, the truth is that everyone does it—and there’s a wide range of what’s considered normal and healthy. The average person produces about 705 millilitres, or 24 ounces, of gas in 24 hours. … Continue reading
A healthier you, like stink !!!
11 Proven Health Benefits of Garlic Current research shows that garlic may have some real health benefits, such as protection against the common cold and the ability to help lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels “Let food be thy medicine, … Continue reading
Why I write?
Sue Orleans is a regular writer for the New Yorker and has written numerous highly acclaimed books, the best of which in my opinion is The Library Book. She has written an oustanding piece explanation her love for writing. Read … Continue reading
10 Best late evening snacks
It’s after 8 pm and you can feel your stomach grumbling. Should you stick it out until morning or head to the kitchen? Nighttime eating tends to get a bad reputation—people often worry it causes weight gain, heartburn, indigestion or … Continue reading
Technically speaking – Mentors help seniors become computer savvy
Mentors helping seniors become computer savvy Technically Speaking BY Karen Stiller (Reader’s Digest, April 2022) WINNIPEG’S MURRAY DUFTIN could muddle his way around a computer. The 75-year-old often used one as a project manager in northern Manitoba. But since he … Continue reading
May 9 – Scalp ’em !
Use of indigenous names, a no no ? Doug Ford, Ring of Fire, another no no. Rotzy’s definitely on a rant, though a clear and logical one. Readers Write These are from an oldster type person who still retains a … Continue reading
The provincial leaders for the Premiership of Ontario
The Toronto Star Insight section, Sat, May 7 edition, has an excellent primer introducing voters to the three provincial leaders campaigning for the Premiership of Ontario. Click the name to access the article: DEL DUCA, FORD, HOWARTH LIBERAL Steven Del Duca by Tonia MacCharles A well-written, … Continue reading
PERSONAL SAFETY presentation by Durham Police Dept.
In April, the Durham Police Dept.’s Officer Darryl Rice gave a presentation for the City of Pickering about PERSONAL SAFETY. The presentation was very comprehensive covering a wide range of topics: home safety, personal safety, travel safety and porch … Continue reading