I keep surprising myself as I discover and rediscover who I am. I am in the closing steps of passing on my 40-year-old collection of mint Canadian Stamps. After my Movin’ On part of my life from paid employment, I was determined to set up a database of the 2,500 stamp items I had. Like…

I had the simple joy of having a long-time friend over for supper. We’ve known each other for between 25 to 35 years. The title of this Blog comes from the tagline of the Comedy TV Channel. I always liked its simplicity but didn’t take it literally. Thankfully, we are all older adults with full…

I recall learning about the Rosetta Stone when I was much younger. It was a fascinating archeological find as it unlocked the Egyptian hieroglyphics. Disclaimer: The featured image, above, has been rotated 90 degrees counter-clockwise. In its simplest terms, it is a physical stone, much like a headstone with a section in the top right…

I have a rough idea of my blog’s target audience. First and foremost, folks who have given me feedback in person, by email, or by the occasional online comments all seem to have a curious spirit. The unfamiliar draws them nearer. An acquaintance described my Blog as eclectic and quirky. Such a wise and thoughtful…

I hadn’t heard of this term before. My curiosity led me to look at the various parenting style labels used since I was a hands-on father, knee-deep in diapers with a two-year-old son and newborn twins. Many of my readers are probably out of the diaper stage, but you might still be doing hands-on parenting…

I dream almost every night, but that wasn’t always the case. Before I moved on from paid work, I rarely dreamed – at least knowingly. Maybe 3-5 times in a year. Now, it is almost every night. I don’t know the significance of the timing. It was as if a switch flipped the night of…

I thought this had to be an impossible contradiction. I’m reading ’Why We Remember’ by Charan Ranganath. Fascinating stuff, even if I don’t quite understand it all. Here’s a tidbit. In 1906, Richard Ivens confessed to a brutal murder. Victim, Elizabeth Hollister, had been strangled by a copper wire. Her body was found 4 blocks…

I was listening to several programs about big business. Snippets about marketing were included in these programs. It was a fascinating presentation. One of the storylines was about McDonald’s early days. I’ll focus on the period when they were going through tough times. They decided to bring in a person to help them figure out…

I remember growing up in my parents’ home. My Dad was never very expressive. I can’t recall a raised voice from him. One phrasing he did instill in me was ‘Everything in Moderation.” It was so annoying. Live a little, Dad. Just go for it, Dad. Sometimes, the silver lining wasn’t very shiny. Rose-coloured glasses…

I like to wait a bit for the Christmas and New Year’s celebrations hubbub to settle down before panning past, present, and future for nuggets of gold. This time grounds me and helps me prioritize things for the year ahead. It can be disturbing, challenging and calming. I’m never sure where this mental journey will…