Gone but not forgotten
And so, we bid farewell to all the vanishing friendly faces that once smiled at us from jars, bottles and packages on products we loved but, TIME and TIDE wait…
Today I am a winner
I still don’t believe in participation ribbons, but I have changed my mind on how I define participation. Rick Duerksen I told my friend that I had changed my mind,…
Home schooling, old schooling
Jim Ingebrigtsen Tidbits A lot of people get a little nostalgic around the Christmas season. Naturally, we tend to look back on past years and remember those who are no…
The Odd Fellows fraternal order has been in Winnipeg since 1873
Jim IngebrigtsenTidbits My in-laws 75th anniversary was last month. My wife and I joined them for dinner one evening to celebrate the milestone with them. I asked what they remembered…
Remember when?
Jim IngebrigtsenTidbits Now, in my fifth year at Lifestyles 55, I decided to look back at the stories I’ve contributed so far. I was reminded of a series I started…
A dedicated follower of fashion (The Kinks – 1966)
Jim IngebrigtsenTidbits I have always tried my best to look my best when attending large public events where it is expected men show up dressed appropriately. In days of yore…
Private Dicks who were tougher than a ten minute egg
Jim Ingebrigtsen Tidbits I have always been fascinated by authors who have the ability to pen a humorous phrase. Two of my favourite authors who had that gift were Raymond…
Sweat a lot, swat a lot
Jim IngebrigtsenTidbits In the previous edition of Lifestyles 55, I told you about the troubling traits of ticks. I thought I’d continue sharing some information on another particularly irritating insect,…
Tick talk time
Jim IngebrigtsenTidbits Yes, it’s that time of year again. We have all complained about the winter we had. As I’ve often said, if it wasn’t for the weather, 95 percent…
It seems to me…
Jim IngebrigtsenTidbits It’s been less than a pleasant winter weather-wise for most of us. Spring is finally here and it’s time to start enjoying the wonderful climate we wait so…