Old learners, new tricks?
I am not a fan of the word “old,” but it fits the saying, Can you teach an old (insert noun here) new tricks? I am a lifelong learner; I…
Is that a violin? No – It’s a fiddle!
The Red River contribution to great music The fiddle is at the centre of traditional Métis culture in Western Canada, heard at weddings, New Year’s celebrations and other social gatherings
The “sole” of your home is a matter of choice!
Are you looking for a change? Is your floor looking a little tired? What works for you? I am asked time and time again what is best, carpet or laminate?
My first impressions of participating as a candidate in the political process
I have had the good fortune to encounter and work with many fine and dedicated Canadian politicians of all political parties in the course of my working life. These people…
Boosting good gut microflora
The old saying “you are what you eat” has never been more true, but in recent years the role of good bacteria and human health has been a major focus
Child heroes show us courage and leadership
Winning hearts and minds February is heart month, and that got me thinking about “heart” expressions we use every day. The heart of the matter. Follow your heart. Wear your
Pain in the opioid crisis
Lesley Jansen Pain is not just an issue for seniors it is an issue for people of all ages/backgrounds, and physical pain can and will most likely lead to mental
Angel of mercy
I hadn’t slept in 24 hours. Sleep wouldn’t come. I’d been released from Crisis Stabilization Unit after only three days, following a 2 a.m. bridge jump to end my miserable,…
Ways to show sympathy
Losing a loved one, whether a spouse, child, parent or friend is never easy. As friends or family members of those grieving, it can be a struggle to find the
Which way now? Look North is still the place to start
Doug Lauvstad Manitoba needs a big, bold, brash Northern Development Strategy. There is a confluence of geopolitical and other factors that present an incredible opportunity for increased prosperity for the