The tightness in my chest began long before we reached the cave entrance in the Wasatch Mountains in Utah. The word claustrophobia – a condition I had struggled with all my life – was clamoring in my head. Yet there I stood, about to descend into the darkness, with my daughters at my side. I […]
That which we are most capable of teaching to others is what we are most in need of developing within ourselves. Since downsizing last year and letting go of our beautiful acreage, we have moved into a world with less financial stress and more simplicity and freedom. The past eighteen months have been a mix […]
AI is now part of everyday life for most of us. My daughter just bought an AI-powered washing machine that has sensors and algorithms to detect fabric types, load weight, soil levels, and softness, then automatically adjusts water usage, detergent amounts, cycle times, and temperatures for optimal cleaning. AI is an intriguing development and can […]
As part of Men’s Shed Cochrane, every Saturday morning, a group of us meet. The group is turning into a true community that gives men a safe space to talk openly about our well-being and mental health. It’s not about fixing everything. It’s about listening, sharing experiences, and realizing you’re not alone. These conversations help […]
Midway on our life’s journey, I found myself In dark woods, the right road lost… – From THE INFERNO OF DANTE, Robert Pinsky, trans. When Barry’s life shifted overnight—a downsized job, the sudden, unexpected end of a twenty-five year marriage, a son being admitted to a treatment centre for addiction (all within a period of […]
Lenny and I continue to walk together every morning. He’s aging. Like so many of us, he’s struggling with his hips and joints. His muscle mass is decreasing. He walks more s-l-o-w-l-y. We don’t go as far as we used to. As a constant companion, he reminds me that the aging process is a persistent […]
