We’ve all seen those videos and stories about how a cure for cancer has been suppressed, the secret to dissolving belly fat, etc.. They come from websites with vaguely familiar names and have been “overlooked” or ignored by mainstream medicine and media. …
Life is hard. Stuff happens that’s out of your control. People move, leave, die. You have to take your cat to the vet and not come back home with him. (Us, on Monday) But people also do amazing things for others with no other motivation than it’s the right thing to do, and it feels good. …
Thankful Thursday – On Being Grateful Read More »
It’s part of the deal. Pets don’t live long enough and we know that going in. Adopting a senior cat likely meant even less time and maybe that’s why most people don’t want to do it. You know it in your head but no one tells your heart. …
He Made Our House a Home Read More »
A friend inspired me to write this post. This person is a fairly recent non-drinker who wrote about the positive changes in his life since he quit. …
Drink Drank Drunk Read More »
My thanks to blog reader Cameron for tipping me off about something the UK is buzzing about. Coronation Street, the long-running, beloved British soap opera, put a character in a coma because of misdiagnosed sepsis. Survivors like me, and advocates around the world, are taking notice. This is huge. …
Corrie’s Sepsis Story Read More »
Saturday was hotter in London, Ontario than it was in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Dubai, that over-populated, but-it’s-a-dry-heat, desert playground, where 40C+ is the norm. Where millions of people hustle through the world’s tenth-busiest airport on their way to spend their wealth at luxury stores while the sun beats down with a relentless burn. No wonder we didn’t want to go outside. …
The Weekend, The Book and Other Things Read More »
A newish London news source called The London Beat talked to Derek about his career, and it bubbled over a bit into mine. …
What you’re about to read isn’t typical of this blog. I’m angry and I’m sad. You’ve been warned. …
Kerry. One of a Kind Read More »
Longtime readers might remember references to Cousin Kim. She’s Derek’s cousin by DNA but I’ve definitely claimed her too! With permission of her daughter, Kristina, I’m sharing their story today. It’s a scam I’d never heard of but it’s more common than we might think. A frustrated Kristina told her story on the Mastercard Facebook page: …
My brother doesn’t like to get stuff for his birthday. I’ll see something or another I think he would like but I know better than to buy it. …
Another Trip Around the Sun Read More »
Perhaps I got a little too blase about purchasing things online. I don’t even remember what my mindset was like when I bought Advanced Final Skin Care on a ‘risk-free trial’ by paying ‘only the shipping cost’. I defy anyone to check their web page or ad and find the “clearly explained” terms and conditions that would have told me I’m becoming their customer forever. …
An Expensive Lesson Read More »
My hope for Dads yesterday was that they felt how much they’re loved and appreciated. …