Coping with change during the season of traditions
Hello everyone, with 2025 coming to an end, I’ve been thinking deeply about the changes this year has brought. The holiday season has a special way of making us look […]
Slowing down in the Holiday whirlwind
I absolutely love December; the glow of the holidays, the quiet magic of the winter solstice and the excitement of the upcoming winter break with my kiddos. But as much as
No Pressure, do you want to have more kids?
“Do you want to have more kids?” If you’re a parent, chances are you’ve heard that question more times than you can count. Maybe you’ve asked yourself the same thing.
Aging and Caring Together
Hello everyone, I hope you’ve had the chance to enjoy the beautiful colours of fall and that this message finds you well. As we move into the greyer days of
Jean’s Journey
Jean Saville was born in Québec City, the oldest of 4 girls and 2 boys. She has 2 surviving sisters living in Québec City and a brother in Montréal. A
Conversations with Hazel
When I met up with Hazel for the first time, I was already familiar with her determined figure walking through the lounge on her way outside for her morning constitutional.
A Life of Love, Resilience, and Gratitude
In early July, I received an email inviting me to write about the life experiences of a local senior. I accepted with enthusiasm and, a few weeks later, learned that
Nature’s Gentle Power
Hello everyone! I hope this message finds you well and that you’re making the most of summer. With August just around the corner, I’d like to let you know that
Remember who you are and celebrate you
My birthday falls in August, and every year as I get older, I feel that I understand and trust myself more. I don’t know about you, but as I age,
Painting Diversity of Mother Nature – A Short Story
One spring day, the spring of time, Mother Nature was having fun with the herb she had just invented: catnip. It was while rolling around inside, his pupils dilated, each