If you’re a fan of quirky British mysteries and you haven’t read anything by Richard Osman, then what’s holding you up? Last year I read his hilarious best-seller, The Thursday Murder Club. His latest novel…
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A tribute to our fathers, uncles, grandparents and everyone who suffered and sacrificed through war
As baby boomers, most of us have personal connections to veterans and we want to ensure that their sacrifices are never forgotten. About a year ago I sent an essay to the First Person column…
Marie Henein is totally a woman’s woman and she does us proud!
Marie Henein is smart; she is strong; she is successful; she is a confirmed feminist; she has a great sense of humour. What more could any woman wish for? For those BoomerBroadcast readers who do…
Should employers institute menopause sensitivity training for staff?
Yikes! I nearly choked on my Bran Buds when I read online that some companies are contemplating menopause sensitivity training for employees. In a misguided gesture to make employees, particularly males, aware that symptoms of…
We’re overdue for regulation of Facebook and other social media
Nearly one year ago I published a criticism of the unethical practices employed by Facebook, Instagram and other social media who use their platforms to manipulate our minds. In view of the current U.S. congressional…
Don’t laugh! Ironing can be a beautiful thing
The First Person essay I’ve Started Ironing My Bedsheets and It’s Totally Addictive in The Globe and Mail the other day hit home with me. I’ve never regarded ironing as a chore and Liz D’Andrea’s…
