What I Wish I Knew Before I Retired
'H' stands for 'Hockey Sticks for Humboldt.' During the past few days, Canadians have been putting out their hockey sticks to honour the Humboldt Broncos Junior Hockey Team. This past Friday, team members (including hockey players, coaches and support staff) were involved in a bus crash near Tisdale, Saskatchewan. Tragically, 15 were killed, and 14… Continue reading A to Z Challenge: Day Eight – “H”
Have you ever heard or read this quote before? ‘Life is like a toilet roll The nearer you get to the end The quicker it runs out.’ I can’t remember where I first heard that quote, but it has stuck with me ever since. Before I retired in 2012, my life was hectic, and time… Continue reading Sunday Guest Post Series: How Not to Kill Time
'G' is for 'Gratitude'...and 'Gold Stars.' I have long-often joked about my enchantment with gold stars. I love how they symbolize our appreciation for each other. Yesterday morning, I awoke to an email (and then other social media messages) that said I had been nominated in the category of 'Best Overall Blogger' for The Annual… Continue reading A to Z Challenge: Day Seven – “G”
'F' is for 'Friday' And I have a question for you. When did my life suddenly switch from this: to this? Here are a few Friday superstitions -- which you may not have heard. (Source) • If you have had a good dream on a Friday evening, tell a friend about it on… Continue reading A to Z Challenge: Day Six – “F”
'E' is for 'Exercise' and 'Enjoyment' In her recent A to Z post, Sue at Sizzling Toward Sixty, encourages us to explore movement-based activities that we enjoy, then schedule these activities regularly into our week. I wholeheartedly agree with Sue, as do most studies on this subject. According to researchers, enjoyment of exercise creates a… Continue reading A to Z Challenge: Day Five – “E”
'D' is for 'Decide. Then DO It' In her recent Guest Post, Lynn (from Encore Voyage), reminds us that many ‘soon to be retirees’ fear having nothing to do once they quit working full time. I am here to say that the water is fine on the other side of the retirement bridge. There is… Continue reading A to Z Challenge: Day Four – “D”
'C' is for 'Compassion', 'Community' and 'Cruelty Prevention' Seventeen months ago, my husband and I began to volunteer at our local SPCA (Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals). Each Tuesday, we spend the afternoon walking dogs. As with most volunteer experiences, we gain much more than we give. Volunteering has provided us with… Continue reading A to Z Challenge: Day Three – “C”
'B' is for 'Babysitting (during Easter Break)' We have one grandson, two granddaughters....and one large, exuberant granddog (named Nala). We were asked to take care of Nala throughout the Easter Break. This gave us a wonderful opportunity to spend the long weekend in Vancouver and has provided the perfect start to my April Adventures! Here… Continue reading A to Z Challenge: Day Two – “B”
"A" is for April Adventures I recently decided to take the plunge and join the A to Z Blogging Challenge. By taking part in this event, bloggers agree to post every day in April, except for the final four Sundays. On Day One, we use the letter 'A' as our writing prompt, Day Two we… Continue reading A to Z Challenge: Day One – “A”
The news article was simple. Only 103 words plus video. Its message was timely…and hopefully contagious. Earlier this week, Lily, a police dog in training, visited Eagle Park Seniors’ Residence in Qualicum Beach (on Vancouver Island, BC). Her first official police assignment? To spread pre-Easter cheer. Lily (a bit of a goofball) was joined by… Continue reading We Are the World Blogfest: RCMP Puppy Spreads Pre-Easter Cheer
Retirement Reflections 