• Thrive Beyond 55 - September

    Several months ago our columnist, Laurie Mueller, wrote about coffee mugs – how their shape, colour or me ...

    Several months ago our columnist, Laurie Mueller, wrote about coffee mugs – how their shape, colour or message impacts us. Today I was thinking about the message on one of my mugs that says, “Life isn ...

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  • Loutet Farm And Its Multiple Hats

    I arrive at the Loutet Farm to write a story. I become the volunteer who works in the field and the marke ...

    I arrive at the Loutet Farm to write a story. I become the volunteer who works in the field and the market. The Loutet team is hard at it, farming in my backyard (FIMBY), and it entails farm duties wh ...

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  • Tales Of La Recoleta Cemetary

    A prime location to see some of the most magnificent sculptures and architecture in Buenos Aires Argentin ...

    A prime location to see some of the most magnificent sculptures and architecture in Buenos Aires Argentina, can be found at the illustrious La Recoleta Cemetery. Most cemeteries are thought of as sad ...

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  • How We Met

    JAMES & KEAGAN “It was our sense of humour that brought us together, almost instantly, 20 years ago,” ...

    JAMES & KEAGAN “It was our sense of humour that brought us together, almost instantly, 20 years ago,” says James, reflecting on meeting Keagan in a gay bar in Vancouver in 2003. “We were otherwise ...

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  • Inspired Makeover - Norma Reid

    During a time of transition, Norma Reid was presented with the opportunity to participate in the INSPIRED ...

    During a time of transition, Norma Reid was presented with the opportunity to participate in the INSPIRED Makeover, which she called a “perfect visual representation of change.” Norma Reid, before. Ph ...

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  • Lorraine Nygaard: A Calling To Sing

    Not everyone begins a singing career after the age of 50. For Lorraine Nygaard, it was never even on her ...

    Not everyone begins a singing career after the age of 50. For Lorraine Nygaard, it was never even on her list of things to do, though she has been singing her whole life. “It was an innate part of me ...

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  • Geothermally Grounded

    How can we, as homeowners, manage to keep up with our rising energy bills and still keep warm and cozy? W ...

    How can we, as homeowners, manage to keep up with our rising energy bills and still keep warm and cozy? With all the push to ‘go green’ these days, doesn’t it make sense to check out the resources tha ...

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  • The Elderly Nomad

    After 12 years in China, at age 69, I was finally faced with “forced retirement.” Then came the decision: ...

    After 12 years in China, at age 69, I was finally faced with “forced retirement.” Then came the decision: should I return home to BC or should I continue discovering the world. Not without some trepid ...

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  • Age Is Just A Number...Or Is It?

    Age is just a number’ is an interesting concept. Sometimes the just is warranted; som ...

    Age is just a number’ is an interesting concept. Sometimes the just is warranted; sometimes, it’s not. While my age - 82 - has never been a particular problem for me, it has someti ...

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  • Adding Oil To Your Coffee

    Coffee is probably our most common and popular beverage. And many of us can’t seem to live without severa ...

    Coffee is probably our most common and popular beverage. And many of us can’t seem to live without several variations of this drink. There’s ‘Mud’ or ‘Mushroom’ coffee (mostly mushrooms with some coff ...

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  • Living On Purpose

    A “KIND” REVOLUTION! I’ve been thinking about the folks in health care. Since the pandemic, we seem to ha ...

    A “KIND” REVOLUTION! I’ve been thinking about the folks in health care. Since the pandemic, we seem to have slammed into a lack of staffing in so many areas and the last thing I want to do is blame th ...

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  • Thrive Beyond 55 - August

    As we celebrate our publication’s 20th year in print, one of the things I have loved the most are those m ...

    As we celebrate our publication’s 20th year in print, one of the things I have loved the most are those moments when someone we are writing about peels back the curtain to reveal their inner thoughts ...

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  • Adrienne Clarkson: A Sense of Purpose

    Welcoming new Canadians. Photo: Courtesy of the Office of The Right Honourable Adrienne Clarkson I’m on t ...

    Welcoming new Canadians. Photo: Courtesy of the Office of The Right Honourable Adrienne Clarkson I’m on the phone with Canada’s 26th Governor-General, the Rt. Honourable Adrienne Clarkson, talking abo ...

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  • Cruising Into Our 70's

    It’s not every day you turn 70. Some of us cringe at the thought of advancing another decade, yet I welco ...

    It’s not every day you turn 70. Some of us cringe at the thought of advancing another decade, yet I welcome this milestone with glee. The sixties have been a toughie: losing a parent; dealing with anx ...

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  • Successful Transition To Retirement Living

    While the only constant in life may be change (Heraclitus), some transitions, especially as we age, can b ...

    While the only constant in life may be change (Heraclitus), some transitions, especially as we age, can become more of a challenge to navigate. If or when the time comes to choose independent or assis ...

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