Love … Unconditionally
For a long long time, since I was a wee bairn I’ve linked February with Valentine’s Day.
Island Voices – Island Talk
Have we become the 21st century’s peeping toms?
The article below appeared as an editorial in my local newspaper The Cowichan Valley Courier and the more I thought about it the more it gave me cause for concern.
Seniors 101 and Island Woman magazine wish you peace and happiness in 2023.
As we begin a new year it is very important to remind ourselves sthat, despite being force fed by the various forms of media of all the pain and suffering being inflicted on people around the world, there is still so much beauty and joy surrounding us. This video beautifully illustrates this — https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/Rtajxo8d7js?rel=0&controls=0&showinfo=0…
Ombudsperson investigation highlights Vital Statistics Agency’s overly rigid decision-making resulting in improper discrimination of a senior
Victoria – The Ombudsperson released a report today with a cautionary message for public organizations – don’t develop policies that are too narrow to serve the public fairly.
You Have to say Hello Before you can say Goodbye
A few days ago, Kaiden and I delivered Akane to the airport. She is a lovely 19-year-old young Japanese girl who bravely ventured to Canada for three months to live with a family she didn’t know. The first time we met each other is when we picked her up to bring home with us. …
The Office of the Seniors Advocate today released its updated long-term care home directory for 2021/22 which also now also includes information on all publicly-funded assisted living facilities in British Columbia.
The 2021/22 Long-Term Care and Assisted Living Directory includes basic information such as room configuration, languages spoken by staff, food preparation and also offers an opportunity to see how the residence is doing in terms of care quality indicators.
Facebook Clones and What to Do About Them
For the second time in six months, my friends on Facebook have been sending me messages that my Facebook account was hacked. They raised the alarm when they started getting new friend requests from me.
Winter Food for Birds
Our wildlife depends on Native plants for the food. Whether it is Native bees which depend on Native plants or birds that depend on fruit or seeds, we can lend a helping hand by supplying a food source.
Island Woman magazine actively encourages and supports “Women in Business” on Vancouver Island.
In 2007 I knew several women who loved to write stories, biographies or poetry but didn’t know how they could get them published so other people could read them. I pondered this problem and decide that one way I could help them was to create a web site in a way that would appeal to…
Decluttering Your Home to Get Ready to Downsize
As a Downsizing Specialist, I am often asked where to begin the process. The feeling of being overwhelmed by all that needs to be done can lead some to just not bother and stay in their home.