Recently, I experienced the painful reality of losing someone through others. One friend lost her fiancé to death, while another close friend lost hers through a...
Growing old brings a sobering reality: time is finite. You watch your body slow down, see your parents age, and your social circle shrinks as friends...
Celebrating Dr. David Suzuki’s 90th birthday on Friday, May 22 was a true privilege and a great pleasure! My husband, Ron Zalko (a longtime friend of...
Did you know that a mother’s cells can live in her child’s body for their entire lives? This fascinating phenomenon is called maternal microchimerism. It’s a...
At 25, I imagined life at 50 would mean I’d be past my prime and grumpy. Little did I know, when I turned 50, I’d experience...
Spring has sprung! This season is perfect for spring cleaning, but why stop at our homes? We can also rejuvenate our bodies and minds. After all,...
There is absolutely nothing wrong with a woman who wants her happily ever after. I certainly did. After 21 years as a single mom, I can...
Margaret Atwood aptly captured this dynamic with the phrase, “Old money whispers, new money shouts.” Let me elaborate on this idea. Old wealth is characterized by...
Love in later life—the 50s, 60s, 70s, and beyond—is a thriving, fulfilling reality. It offers companionship, improved well-being, and joy, dispelling the myth that romance is...
Valentine’s Day shouldn’t be celebrated only for one day. Love should be celebrated everyday. Valentine’s Day, when expanded beyond romance, becomes a day less about exclusivity...