Just A Gal From Glidden: Apparently, I’m a senior now
I did a thing last week. It was one of those spontaneous ADHD decisions. I was at home with my feet up, scrolling aimlessly through my phone…
Sunny Side Up: The powerful song of one homeless man
In 1971, English composer Gavin Bryars, along with his friend Alan Power, were working on a film about homeless people living on the streets of London.
Remembering When: A young girl’s strength of character
Sometimes the right thing to do is not the most popular thing to do. But if you have the strength to say “no” to something you know is wrong, you’ll ultimately be able to live with yourself…
Check It Out: Be brave and ask questions, even in a smoke-filled room
A man asked a lawyer, "How much do you charge?" The lawyer replied saying he charged $1,000 to answer three questions. The man fired back, asking, "Don't you think that's too expensive?"
Sunny Side Up: Got some skeletons in your closets? Let them teach you
Our family closets, perhaps yours too, are stuffed with musty old skeletons—proverbially speaking. We started talking about family over supper the other night, just the Preacher and I.
Just A Gal From Glidden: I accidentally joined the parade
Goose Festival Weekend. It has been a tradition in Kindersley for 54 years, and this year’s event was moved ahead by one week.
Scribble and rinse, my ‘cure’ for cancer
Simon Boas’ book “A Beginner’s Guide to Dying” is one of the books that has helped me along in this brain tumour “adventure,” what many refer to as a “journey.”
Check It Out: Let’s talk about diesel fuel
“Let’s talk about diesel fuel,” Chuck Holton said on his recent podcast. He’s a freelance conflict reporter who has travelled the world during the past two decades.
Just A Gal From Glidden: Different doesn't mean gone
Most weeks I try to find a little humour for this column. This week I'm going to be a little more serious. I want to talk about The Rosetown Eagle, and what it's going to take to keep it going.
Check It Out: AI is a great tool but critical thinking is a survival skill
Why do intelligent people love clever logic puzzles? Answer: Because they require critical thinking, the one thing people avoid more than cardio.
Sunny Side Up: I never did enjoy dental appointments
“I’d like dentures, please.” I would have gotten on my knees, but I had a lead weight on my chest. “Nah,” the dentist responded, after the technician removed the grey bib and he’d inspected my X-rays.
Just A Gal From Glidden: Happy is the bride that the sun shines upon
Robert and I were having a coffee at the office Saturday morning - me perched behind my desk as usual and Robert sitting along the wall - when our landlord came in.
Pop89: Hope is the thing with wheels
I was asked a while ago by the Canadian Cancer Society to share my story about my experience using Wheels of Hope. I'm sorry it's taken this long because I really do want to express…
Check It Out: There will never be another Dolly
Two of Dolly Parton's most popular sayings were "It costs a lot of money to look this cheap" and "Find out who you are and do it on purpose." Dolly did exactly that before she left this earth…