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LESLYN LEWIS
Leslyn Lewis MP, Canadian lawyer, politician and leadership candidate for the federal Conservative Party. Leslyn Lewis who has served as the member of Parliament (MP) for Haldimand—Norfolk since 2021. A member of the Conservative Party, Lewis contested the party leadership in the 2020 leadership election, placing third. She … Continue reading
You have to Live Your Life, just my opinion
Just my opinion… With some hesitation, some scientific knowledge and a lot of weather-related motivation, we set out for a two-month stay in Florida. Our last such winter get-away happened two years ago, so we very much anticipated this vacation. … Continue reading
AGEING & SENIORS: SENIORS DRIVING SELF ASSESSMENT
To STOP driving is a very difficult decision to take but that time will come for all of us. The benefits of driving are numerous, chief of which is independence. However, at some point, everyone loses their capability to drive safely. Do … Continue reading
FINAL JUSTICE, W.E.B. GRIFFIN
FINAL JUSTICE By W.E.B. GRIFFIN A piece of junk if it were not that this author has published more than a dozen acclaimed books. He can write, but he is pedantic and more verbose than a hyper-active monkey with a … Continue reading
The FIFTH WITNESS, Michael Connelly
The FIFTH WITNESS, Michael Connelly Michael Connelly is one of contemporary crime fiction’s most celebrated authors, best known for creating iconic detective Harry Bosch and defense attorney, Mickey Haller, The Lincoln Lawyer. Synopsis Mickey Haller has fallen on tough times. … Continue reading
Eva Henn
Award-winning Canadian author, Eva Henn recalls the traumatic events and horror she experienced as her family escaped the Hungarian revolution of 1956. Henn has written a moving recollection of the horrific experiences her family suffered as they fled out of … Continue reading
Mar 7 – No blossoms but lots of buds replacing the Smirnoffs
Rotzy’s boycotting in protest and workin’ hard at boycotting the right stuff. It’s an education, we tells ya! Somewhere in the last one or two “F/N” columns, yours truly jumped in (with both feet) on various ways and ploys we … Continue reading
Get off the road!! Is it time someone in your family should no longer be driving?
The time when we should stop driving comes for each of us. It will be a sad time, relinquishing one’s driving permit. A depressing time where we lose independence and self-reliance. However, for safety’s sake, to save a life, that … Continue reading
Ginger Kuenzel
My first job was as a legislative assistant and speechwriter for a Congressman in Washington, D.C. As the Vietnam War raged on and the Nixon administration made some very bad choices, I chose to leave that behind to embark on … Continue reading
You’re #1 in Big Boy Ford’s heart !
Ford ranks you # 1 in his political world…but then he’s only doing what comes naturally to most politicians. Here’s what Ford’s done for you: No fees for license plate renewals; Cut Toronto city council cut in half; Relaxed regulations … Continue reading
FUNERAL PRE-PLANNING
Non-sponsored ADVERTISING: 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
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
HEALTH & WELL: 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
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
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
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
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
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
