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I am a 50-something world traveler, writer, digital camera teacher, and photographer. I am a regular contributor to our province's two senior newspapers.

I have been a writer/reporter/journalist for most of my life; I recently became

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Relationships & Family > Relationships & Family (Other) Commentary: Loving life on the far side of 50: 5 of 35
What's not to love? I could hardly wait to turn 50. And now I can hardly wait to turn 60. I love the 2nd half of my life so much so, that each year I celebrate my birthday in a foreign country or city. I turned 50 in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia; 51 in Rome, Italy; and I'll turn 52 in London, England or maybe the Big Apple later th... More..
Sports & Recreation > Sports & Recreation (Other) How to bet at the horse track: 2 of 14
How to bet at the horse track? Let's assume that means, how to bet to win at the horse track. First of all you'll need a fistful of money, a racing day program, and a whole lot of luck. And that's it. You'll win every time. No, just kidding. But you'll stand a better chance of winning if you really study that racing program ... More..
Business > Starting a Business Baby boomers as entrepreneurs: Tips to make your own business come true: 2 of 14
Are you a baby boomer nearing retirement? Or are you a boomer who has gotten fed up with helping pay for someone else's Mercedes? Is it time for your own venture? I'm a baby boomer, too. I own businesses and I know how you feel. These tips will help get you started. We baby boomers make terrific entrepreneurs because we have... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Environment (Other) Reflections: Two years later and Katrina victims still waiting for help to rebuild: 1 of 7
White travel trailers still sit parked in front of homes, many homes, in the New Orleans parishes ravaged by Hurricane Katrina back in August of 2005. Black holes hacked into the rooftops of houses attest to the stalwart ability of some to survive - even getting trapped inside their own homes. Fronts of homes, many homes, ar... More..
Hobbies & Games > Antiques & Collecting (Other) Antiquing as a family: How to include your children in antiquing: 1 of 7
The Most Lucrative Return "What do you think of this, Nana?" We both maintained our practiced aloof composure, my 7-year old understudy and me, as she handed me a small card filled with miniature buttons and zippers, all in their original packaging. The little scamp had found a vintage pack of Barbie and Midge sewing notions... More..
Food & Drink > Cookware & Cutlery How professional cooks slice so quickly with knives: 1 of 7
Here are 7 "do-no-harm" tips for fast knife work in the kitchen. My late grandmother (Gram) was a chef for most of her life. She was fast and furious in the kitchen, but try as I might, I cannot recall ever seeing a cut on her hands. And she was fast! TV chefs whacking away on their chopping boards, with bits of food flying ... More..
Travel > Boat Travel & Cruises How to avoid sea sickness on a cruise: 3 of 18
It was our first cruise, and the waters off Catalina Island were not being kind. I watched as my normally elegant friend dragged herself around our stateroom, on hands and knees, like some slow-moving lizard; I watched as the wretched woman crammed expensive clothing into her suitcase, stopping now and again to groan helples... More..
Travel > Vacations Low-cost vacations in Canada: 1 of 6
Vacation options in Canada are as diverse as the many geographical features making up this huge traveler's paradise. From hiking in the Rocky Mountains to eating a freshly-caught lobster off the Atlantic shores, from shopping for an afternoon in the world's largest mall in Alberta to hunting black bear in the remote forests ... More..
Arts & Humanities > Photography Tips for archiving your digital pictures: 1 of 6
I took my 72-year old mother to Hawaii recently. We had lots of fun, made a ton of memories, and took lots of digital pictures. A few days after she got back home, I got a call from her: "My computer is broken," she said. "All my pictures are gone." "I'm sorry to hear that," said I, knowing what the next question was going t... More..
Home & Garden > Architecture Understanding brutalist architecture: 1 of 6
Brutalist architecture is a simpler cleaner architectural design. It embodies the opposite of the designer term, "form over function." With a "we-mean-business" look of poured-concrete and steel beams, these mid-twentieth century buildings are highly functional, with aesthetic finishes running a very distant second. Brutalis... More..