LGBTQ2+, SOGI 123, swift changes in conversion therapy law, and a rapidly shifting culture, are among some of the most controversial topics of our day. But did we expect the loss of many basic Canadian freedoms to partner alongside this list of controversies in our free land of Canada? ‘Bill M 218-2019: Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Protection Act’ has been raising … [Read more...] about Conversion therapy, Canadian freedoms at risk
Life
Navigating the facets of everyday life including managing finances, growing old, being single, staying healthy and more.
Building your support team for aging, part 1
You may not think of yourself as a project manager, but in a way, aging well is your focus project once you enter “old age”. They say there are three stages to old age – young old (55-65 years of age), middle old (66-85) and old old (85 and older). When you are in the young old stage, it’s time to start project planning how you will thrive as you age. One of the ways to think … [Read more...] about Building your support team for aging, part 1
Hearing loss
Psalm 139 tells us that our bodies are ‘fearfully and wonderfully’ made and you need not look any further than our ears to see the truth of that statement. Our ears are a combination of mechanics and electrical impulses that allow us to hear the faintest of whispers or the roar of thunder. How we hear is truly amazing. Sound is transmitted via soundwaves entering the ear canal … [Read more...] about Hearing loss
All that glitters – investing in Gold
Gold holds an unusual and fascinating allure in the investment world. Admittedly, even to me, the thought of gold ingots stored in a safe house just sounds kind of cool. It’s times like these that I start fielding questions such as, “should I have some gold in my portfolio?” At the time of writing, an ounce of gold is priced at $1,499.23. That’s an increase of $313 … [Read more...] about All that glitters – investing in Gold
Making their new life in their new country
My family comes from a refugee journey – one that continues all over the world today. War creates chaos, fear and trauma for people. This is followed by fleeing the conflict, living in temporary refugee camps and seeking asylum in a safe country. This is my grandparent’s story. They left their established homes, communities and economic systems to come across the world to an … [Read more...] about Making their new life in their new country