I love going to the movies. Well, no doubt it has a lot to do with the warm popcorn and the bucket of Diet Coke I treat myself to, but the bottom line is I…
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Blogger for baby boomers. Retired after 40 years in corporate world. Rants and reflections on lifestyle, current events, fashion, books, and more. . .
Tim Hortons . . . I told them so and they listened!
When Tim Hortons was taken over by the American/Brazilian financial conglomerate Restaurant Brands International (RBI), I was afraid their new marketing strategy would dilute our unique Timmie’s Canadian brand. And it did. Big time. One…
The Dutch House is an engaging fairy tale by a respected author
Author Ann Patchett has a strong reader following. Her latest novel The Dutch House was an engaging story and well-written. It’s set in a suburb of Philadelphia with side trips to New York City. The book’s…
You CAN teach an old boomer new math. Or maybe not.
The problem began when I couldn’t answer the simple skill-testing question to enter a contest. Penguin Random House Canada is running an online contest to win a free book and here’s the skill-testing question required…
Gone With The Waist. And frankly my dear, I don’t give a damn!
Today I officially acknowledged that I will never again in this lifetime have a waistline. Menopause is irreversible and I have decided to part with 34 beautiful leather belts worth more dollars than I care…
Denise Mina’s crime thriller CONVICTION is a fun romp that took me outside my comfort zone
Stepping outside our comfort zone can sometimes be a nice distraction or even a pleasant surprise—including when it comes to what type of books we read. I’m a confirmed lover of historical fiction but somehow…