They’ve done it again. The giant Powerball lottery in the United States has once again risen to stratospheric proportions which has everyone storming the doors of neighbourhood variety stores to buy tickets. Even though increased ticket purchases diminishes the odds, who doesn’t want a chance to become a bazillionaire? Mega Millions rises to nearly $1 billion The jackpot prize for the Mega Millions lottery would…
What don’t you understand about “STAY AT HOME”?
I’m fed up with all the whinging and whining about the supposed lack of clarification surrounding the Stay At Home rules recently implemented by the Ontario Government. Listen, people. This is not about trying to find a loophole for a tax deduction in our income taxes. We don’t need to be parsing every nuance of the regulations for chinks or weaknesses in the wording that…
David Sedaris still has the magic gift for writing that lifts our spirits
There’s no better way to start the new year in isolation than tucking into a good book. So, pour yourself a glass of wine, a nice cup of tea, or a fresh cup of coffee and pick up or download David Sedaris’s new book of humorous essays and stories, The Best of Me. As a confirmed and long-time fan of Sedaris’s writing, it fits the…
The cure for life as we know it
This week I broke with my usual habit of avoiding television news to watch history in the making. Wednesday, January 6, 2021 was a day of immeasurable shame and disgrace for the United States. The Republican party enabled this horror show over the last four years and is totally responsible. And, just when I was feeling rather sanctimonious about being a retired Canadian baby boomer…
This human is definitely hibernating, whether I want to or not
The process began innocently enough. In the fall when the days started getting shorter, I treated myself to wee afternoon naps. Over the past few months of COVID isolation, I’ve also put on a few unwanted pounds of winter fat and insulation. Then, on New Year’s Day, I had a morning and afternoon nap. It appears my body has gone into full-on Canadian hibernation, like a…
The year 2020 gave us a slap upside the head and a dose of 20/20 vision
Thank heaven 2020 is finally over. I can hear the world rejoicing. The past year hasn’t been a complete disaster though. We’ve learned to slow down and live life differently. On a personal level, there are so many other things I’ve learned over the past year that will enhance my life going forward. “Affluenza” is a terrible affliction. We haven’t been able to prowl the…