Welcome back! This week, we are talking about choosing the best retirement moves. Sometimes, retirement gives people the chance to uproot themselves to move closer to family, seek a more moderate climate, or move closer to medical availability. Any large move can be stressful and yo...
Recent events in the news have raised the issue of redoing Canada’s Food Guide. There is no need. The guide is based on science and there was plenty of opportunity for all Canadians to take part in the open consultations. The evidence review for the new guide began in 2013 and...
Welcome back! Let’s try a week of light humour. I know you will be sending these on to someone somewhere! Never, under any circumstances, take a sleeping pill and a laxative on the same night. Don't worry about what people think; they don't do it very oft...
To the Editor: The washrooms at Dunsmoor Park are gone, to be replaced with new ones. The entrance to the parking lot has changed so be careful when driving down here. Mind the Stop signs and watch for pedestrians. Shirley Wright Kincardine
Welcome back! I met an amazing man, Glen Norcliffe, and he agreed to share this story with me which I now offer to you. KEEPING GOING: SOME THOUGHTS FOR THOSE WHO WISH TO CONTINUE RUNNING I had turned 60 and my ankles were killing me, so I made an appointment with Dr. Gallea &nd...
Questions that will change your life “Judge a man by his questions rather than his answers.” – Voltaire “We make our world significant by the courage of our questions and by the depth of our answers.” – Carl Sagan “The question isn’...
Welcome back! I came upon a phrase I had forgotten over the years. It’s called the “the Ripple Effect.” Similar to the butterfly effect, the concept addresses the notion that no singular event, choice, or action can be completed without a ripple effect occurring. ...
Like you, we have been looking forward to a beautiful Bruce County summer after a long winter and spring. Now that it’s finally here, it’s time to enjoy all the fantastic weather, events, beaches, trails, and patios for which our area is so well-known. Summer is a busy time...
Welcome back! Let’s take a look at the multitude of things you need to consider if you find yourself in a caretaker role. The lines in bold and underlined are actual web pages where you can glean more information on any topic of interest. Learn how to support the person'...
To the Editor: On behalf of Heritage Kincardine, thank you to all who came forward with pictures of the Kincardine Beach Pavilion. The photos that were submitted have been very helpful in the research we are doing for signage to celebrate the pavilion and provide residents and visitors...
To the Editor: RE: “Beaches are being cleaned, debris removed, says Kincardine recreation director” Well done Municipality of Kincardine. Weather is beyond your control! Dave Patterson Kincardine To the Editor: Just take a car ride 36 miles south and s...
To the Editor: RE: “Reader ashamed of unkempt beaches in Kincardine” I agree wholeheartedly with Judi Brown. My husband and I, along with many others, including some children, spent hours on the beach clean-up several weeks ago. All the beach debris was removed as much ...
To the Editor: RE: “Reader ashamed of unkempt beaches in Kincardine” I totally agree with Judi Brown. Our taxes taxes pay for the people who do this work. Stop wasting it on stupid stuff like the blue chairs downtown. That money could have been used to clean up the b...
Carpe Diem – Seize the Day! Welcome back. Let's take a look at how attitude affects altitude. Ability is what you’re capable of doing Motivation determines what you do Attitude determines how well you do it! I Can’t . . . Yes You Can! I can’t_...
To the Editor: Shame on the Municipality of Kincardine! It is now June and the beach areas look terrible! There is a mound of mulch by the flag pole area at the bottom of Harbour Street, likely to beautify the gardens there for Canada Day, but the beaches need to be cleaned from ...
To the Editor: One year ago, June 7, 2018, the Doug Ford government was elected. Since then, Ford and his Caucus have relentlessly and ruthlessly attacked public services and education in Ontario. In marking the anniversary of this dark day and to bring attention to the profound lev...
Sexual violence against senior women? Yes, it happens! Sexual abuse is any sexual behaviour directed toward an older adult without that person’s full knowledge and consent; it includes coercing an older person through force, trickery, threats or other means into unwanted sexual a...
To the Editor: RE: “Volunteers upset with whoever stole plants from Geddes Park” Possibly some caring gardeners may donate some plants to fill the space. Such thieves should be ashamed and have to replace the plants they stole. However, they probably will not get caught...
To the Editor: The following is an open letter to a plant thief: The Labyrinth Peace Garden in the Geddes Environmental Park, Kincardine, is a public garden, maintained by volunteers, who work to provide a space for quiet, meditative enjoyment for the pleasure of all. The garden ...
As you're reading this, David and I are getting ready to watch our eldest get married, Saturday, June 1, at the Four Winds Barn in Brussels. Our daughter, Rebecca, is marrying the nerd-of-her-life, Chris, and while we are thrilled to see her so happy and excited to venture into thi...