Shining A Light On Loneliness
“My headspace is kinda foggy.”
“Not hungry these days, but felt like I should have something … so, made some popcorn.”
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“My headspace is kinda foggy.”
“Not hungry these days, but felt like I should have something … so, made some popcorn.”
Shining A Light On Loneliness Read More »
I hear lots of doom-and-gloom talk about the rising costs of food, gas, wood and electricity … in articles, radio and TV commentaries…
Waste Not, Want Not Read More »
Hearing-impaired spouse: “You’re mumbling. I can’t hear any birds. The music is too loud … can you repeat that again?!”
Hear! Hear! Listen Up! Read More »
Have you ever taken on DIY (do it yourself) bathroom renovations in your home? We did. We were younger and ignorant…
Spring Renos For Seniors Read More »
In January, I turned over a new leaf … more accurately, a new page! I’m planning to spend more time on writing.
The Gift of Storytelling Read More »
Are you “middle-aged” or “retirement age,” or of “old age?” Do you bristle at being asked those questions? Are you avoiding answering them?
What’s Your Attitude Toward Aging? Read More »
Emerging from COVID restrictions, & the dark cold of winter. What will you do to transition to the next phase of your life?
Grey Matters: Betwixt and Between Read More »
Who’s whining? Never! Well … friends and family have brightened my day. There are lots of valentines that go out.
Grey Matters: Valentines delivered Read More »
“Mr. Spock,” my 1998 camper van (pure luxury) is put to bed. My old arthritic bones will no longer take sleeping on the cold, hard ground.
Grey Matters: Age-friendly outdoors Read More »
Lately there’s been a lot of media coverage about “languishing” and people experiencing stress due to COVID-19 restrictions. I hate to admit it, but I think I have finally succumbed to COVID burnout.
Have you managed to adjust to the shortened daylight hours? In our family, we have our own tradition of a solstice fire on Dec. 21. It is a time to reflect on the past year, burn away the old and make wishes for the new.
Light and reflections Read More »
We’ve all been going through the COVID adjustments. I’ve had more time to pursue some of my interests such as writing, painting, gardening, and hiking
An old skill, relearned Read More »
Since 2000, a small group of Yukoners have been uncovering, researching and writing about the history and stories of Asian and Black Yukoners.
May is Asian Heritage Month Read More »
What is it that makes some of my younger olders so reluctant to admit they’re collecting their pension, qualify for the senior discount, or that they’re a member of the Golden Age Society, ElderActive, or Yukon Council on Aging? I think it’s ageism.
Older, but not out of it Read More »
Face it–the baby boomers are aging. Are Whitehorse and other Yukon communities ready for the growing aging population? Oct. 1 is the International Day of
Moving toward age-friendly communities Read More »
I’m not a real connoisseur of fine dining, but I do enjoy trying out new tastes and exploring local foods, especially when I’m travelling. Portugal
A tasting tour of Portugal Read More »
May is Asian Heritage Month. It’s a time for Yukoners to not only celebrate the culture and history of Asian people, but also to recognize
Asian Heritage Month Read More »
Here are some of my tips on travel to Portugal as a curious 70-year-old with a “willing to try it at least once” philosophy. This
When in Faro… Portugal Read More »
Seventy years of accumulation of stuff—that’s what I have in addition to my husband’s “resource,” as he so fondly calls his stuff. Somehow the amount
A good time for death cleaning Read More »
I turned 70 this past summer. I’ve been pondering, How did I get there so soon? So what’s your stereotype of a 70-year-old “lady”? Grey
In ‘the Zone’ – Taking each day as it comes … Read More »
The real-life dilemma of a ‘pseudo-grandmother’ …
‘Pink Aisle’ or ‘Blue Aisle’? Read More »
Passion – that’s the word that comes to mind when I reflect on my recent Cuban holiday in January. The passion of our tour guides throughout our travels. Their devotion to sharing their love of Cuba and how Cubans are working to build a more equitable country.
by: Jillian Christmas Stepping off the plane in Whitehorse The last thing I expect to see is home Imagining I might roam this great black
February is Black History Month Read More »
Remembrance Day has taken more meaning for me lately. Recently Yukon Archives shared some information about some Japanese from Dawson City who served in the
Remembering Japanese Canadian Soldiers of WWI Read More »