When Anna Marie Dupont noticed a small growth on her left calf, she didn’t give it much thought. The growth first appeared 16 years ago and wasn’t troublesome. When it started to bleed, she showed it to her family doctor, who referred her to a dermatologist. Her dermatologist removed a portion of the growth and sent the sample for pathological examination. Anna Marie was … [Read more...] about The dangers of skin cancer
Life
Navigating the facets of everyday life including managing finances, growing old, being single, staying healthy and more.
Free money – I just had to share
I don’t know about you, but I like free money. I really like free money. Additionally, I get a kick out of discovering hidden gems. So, when I find a little-known secret that offers free money to people, I get really jazzed. If you have a Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP) or think you might be eligible for one, this article is for you. If you know … [Read more...] about Free money – I just had to share
Setting up a My Service Canada account
Last month I wrote about the CRA My Account. If you acted on that article, you now have an account set up and can look up all sorts of useful information, get status updates, and upload documents when the CRA asks for them. If you haven’t registered yet, this can serve as your reminder. Since we’re on the subject of government platforms, did you know they have another useful … [Read more...] about Setting up a My Service Canada account
Every church a school, every school a church
All churches together forming a local Christian school as a concrete expression of the Church of Jesus Christ discipling its own children while reaching the community children and families. I sometimes walk into a church thinking, “this has the makings of a school!” A little mantra forms in my head and in my heart: every church a school; every school a church. The local … [Read more...] about Every church a school, every school a church
On the trail
by David Clements, Ph.D. (Professor of Biology and Environmental Studies at Trinity Western University) The motto of the Langley Field Naturalists (LFN) is “to know nature and keep it worth knowing.” As I read the book launched by the LFN in December On the Trail: 50 Years of Engaging with Nature I reflected a lot on the meaning of the motto. The motto is about … [Read more...] about On the trail