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In this photo, Dave is doing “neurobics” – even though he doesn’t realize it at the time. Doing a jigsaw puzzle is a type of mental activity some call “neurobics.” Scientists who study aging – called gerontologists (in case you didn’t already know that) – say our brains are strengthened when we do things...

Their white fluff has been in the air for the past few days. Now the dandelion seeds are nestled – so fertile – into the soil and patchy lawns of my neighbourhood. Nearby you see the rubbery stems of last year’s crew. Wind dispersal of seeds Known in some circles as “Prince in Pauper’s...

It’s been a couple of days since I’ve posted. I’ve been working on my income tax and writing a blog post for my “paid job.” Now the income tax is pretty much done and ready for my nice accountant who I exchange “seasons greetings” cards with in December. I’m half-listening to the TV news...

Parking for cars is pretty tight – but if you’re coming to the market on your bicycle, Geoffrey Vincent will set you up with a free, safe, and secure spot in his enclosed bike lot. Geoffrey is program coordinator for The Bicycle Valet, run by Better Environmentally Sound Transportation (BEST). This three-year-old program encourages...

I don’t know what kind of flower this is, but it’s in my garden and I think it’s really beautiful. My next door neighbour pal, the horticulturalist and passionate plant person, mentioned the name before, but I can’t remember it, and she’s not home right now. You can still enjoy the flower, even if...

Last night my son and I went to the IGNITE! Youth Festival at the Cultch – and I was truly surprised by how good it was. My son heard about the performance yesterday from one of his friends at Windsor House and begged me to take him. The theatre performance was at 6 and...

This do-it-yourself pinwheel from Spool of Thread was one of the cool things I got in my swag bag from Kimli at Northern Voice. I brought it home and gave it to my son – Captain Crafty – and he was excited to start on it right away. Now I’m curious to go in...

I didn’t think so. But look at this photo! It’s my living room – full of stuff I’ve removed from my son’s desk / work table in our little 3-bedroom co-op townhouse. Now the desk is clear and spacious, with some of the boy’s latest 3D art projects on display. (I’m especially sentimental about...