• Discover the Netherlands and Belgium

    A week-long river cruise sailing past farmland, ancient castles and into romantic European cities is my i ...

    A week-long river cruise sailing past farmland, ancient castles and into romantic European cities is my idea of an ideal vacation. And, I found out on a recent AmaWaterways cruise, that I was right. ...

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  • Leaving the Right Footprint

    Before you criticize someone, walk a mile in their shoes? Forget it. It’ll probably only lead to issues b ...

    Before you criticize someone, walk a mile in their shoes? Forget it. It’ll probably only lead to issues before you’ve even reached the end of the block. Just about every sport (except the ones in the ...

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  • Get Moving! Keep Moving!

    Most Canadians, admit it or not, are guilty of sitting more and moving less, and this inactivity comes at ...

    Most Canadians, admit it or not, are guilty of sitting more and moving less, and this inactivity comes at a staggering cost to ourselves, our families and the economy. ...

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  • Slow Boat to Alaska & Asia

    Celebrity Millennium, a medium/large ship, would take my wife Lian, myself and 2,100 others, north from V ...

    Celebrity Millennium, a medium/large ship, would take my wife Lian, myself and 2,100 others, north from Vancouver to Dutch Harbor, Alaska to two Japanese ports. ...

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  • Old, New and Odd Gems of Azerbaijan

    I admit, initially, not knowing where in the world Azerbaijan was located. Our desire to visit this count ...

    I admit, initially, not knowing where in the world Azerbaijan was located. Our desire to visit this country was inspired by my husband Rick’s and my search for places around the globe we had not yet v ...

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  • Laughing Matters

    Need a novel idea for a New Year’s resolution? How about laughing more often? Hearty laughter works many ...

    Need a novel idea for a New Year’s resolution? How about laughing more often? Hearty laughter works many muscles in your face and torso. ...

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  • Nordic (XC) Skiing in Five Easy Strides

    Cross country skiing is one of many parts of my life… I ski a little; I play bridge; I do aqua fit; I dan ...

    Cross country skiing is one of many parts of my life… I ski a little; I play bridge; I do aqua fit; I dance; I garden… it’s just the combination of being active, enjoying fresh air, nice people… gener ...

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  • Lead an Active Life: Dr. Art Hister

    Most seniors want to live longer, but even more important, they want to enjoy a good quality of life. Dr. ...

    Most seniors want to live longer, but even more important, they want to enjoy a good quality of life. Dr. Art Hister, an award winning physician, educator and media personality from Vancouver, tackles ...

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  • Living a Black Belt Life

    For some, turning 55 may seem like the beginning of a downhill slope, but for the multi-talented Gerry He ...

    For some, turning 55 may seem like the beginning of a downhill slope, but for the multi-talented Gerry Hennessey it was an exciting turning point. ...

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  • Generally Speaking...

    Family caregivers often struggle with not knowing how to speak up and get their message across to key peo ...

    Family caregivers often struggle with not knowing how to speak up and get their message across to key people involved with the person for whom they are caring. ...

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  • Retired Mountie Pens New Novel

    At the end of their careers, Mounties dismount, right? They walk slowly and bow-leggedly into the sunset. ...

    At the end of their careers, Mounties dismount, right? They walk slowly and bow-leggedly into the sunset. Isn’t that how it works? Well, not if you’re Victoria’s John C. Smith. ...

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  • Dust Off Your Dreams

    How many of your days have gone astray and what are you going to do to make sure the upcoming days don’t ...

    How many of your days have gone astray and what are you going to do to make sure the upcoming days don’t get the opportunity to do so? Here is a suggestion to take up so the year does not get away aga ...

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