Questions that will change your life “Judge a man by his questions rather than his answers.” – Voltaire “We make our world significant by the courage of our questions and by the depth of our answers.” – Carl Sagan “The question isn’...
Welcome back! I came upon a phrase I had forgotten over the years. It’s called the “the Ripple Effect.” Similar to the butterfly effect, the concept addresses the notion that no singular event, choice, or action can be completed without a ripple effect occurring. ...
Like you, we have been looking forward to a beautiful Bruce County summer after a long winter and spring. Now that it’s finally here, it’s time to enjoy all the fantastic weather, events, beaches, trails, and patios for which our area is so well-known. Summer is a busy time...
Welcome back! Let’s take a look at the multitude of things you need to consider if you find yourself in a caretaker role. The lines in bold and underlined are actual web pages where you can glean more information on any topic of interest. Learn how to support the person'...
To the Editor: On behalf of Heritage Kincardine, thank you to all who came forward with pictures of the Kincardine Beach Pavilion. The photos that were submitted have been very helpful in the research we are doing for signage to celebrate the pavilion and provide residents and visitors...
To the Editor: RE: “Beaches are being cleaned, debris removed, says Kincardine recreation director” Well done Municipality of Kincardine. Weather is beyond your control! Dave Patterson Kincardine To the Editor: Just take a car ride 36 miles south and s...
To the Editor: RE: “Reader ashamed of unkempt beaches in Kincardine” I agree wholeheartedly with Judi Brown. My husband and I, along with many others, including some children, spent hours on the beach clean-up several weeks ago. All the beach debris was removed as much ...
To the Editor: RE: “Reader ashamed of unkempt beaches in Kincardine” I totally agree with Judi Brown. Our taxes taxes pay for the people who do this work. Stop wasting it on stupid stuff like the blue chairs downtown. That money could have been used to clean up the b...
Carpe Diem – Seize the Day! Welcome back. Let's take a look at how attitude affects altitude. Ability is what you’re capable of doing Motivation determines what you do Attitude determines how well you do it! I Can’t . . . Yes You Can! I can’t_...
To the Editor: Shame on the Municipality of Kincardine! It is now June and the beach areas look terrible! There is a mound of mulch by the flag pole area at the bottom of Harbour Street, likely to beautify the gardens there for Canada Day, but the beaches need to be cleaned from ...
To the Editor: One year ago, June 7, 2018, the Doug Ford government was elected. Since then, Ford and his Caucus have relentlessly and ruthlessly attacked public services and education in Ontario. In marking the anniversary of this dark day and to bring attention to the profound lev...
Sexual violence against senior women? Yes, it happens! Sexual abuse is any sexual behaviour directed toward an older adult without that person’s full knowledge and consent; it includes coercing an older person through force, trickery, threats or other means into unwanted sexual a...
To the Editor: RE: “Volunteers upset with whoever stole plants from Geddes Park” Possibly some caring gardeners may donate some plants to fill the space. Such thieves should be ashamed and have to replace the plants they stole. However, they probably will not get caught...
To the Editor: The following is an open letter to a plant thief: The Labyrinth Peace Garden in the Geddes Environmental Park, Kincardine, is a public garden, maintained by volunteers, who work to provide a space for quiet, meditative enjoyment for the pleasure of all. The garden ...
As you're reading this, David and I are getting ready to watch our eldest get married, Saturday, June 1, at the Four Winds Barn in Brussels. Our daughter, Rebecca, is marrying the nerd-of-her-life, Chris, and while we are thrilled to see her so happy and excited to venture into thi...
Travel tips for seniors - Part 2 Taking precautions Follow the same safety rules abroad as you would at home, only more so. In some countries, foreigners are specifically targeted, so always be careful. If you are the victim of a crime while you are travelling, call the local police...
Signs of summer are slowly starting to pop up all over Bruce County and at Bruce Power, that includes the return of our popular summer bus tour program. We encourage everyone to come see what we do and take advantage of the free tours which are offered three times per day (11 a.m., 1 p...
To the Editor: On the afternoon of May 2, Ontario’s wild species came under unprecedented attack with the introduction of the omnibus bill (Bill 108) called the More Homes, More Choice Act, ostensibly aimed at increasing Ontario’s housing supply. An omnibus bill is a pro...
To the Editor: RE: “KDSS will have two vice-principals in the fall” Get real, people! Here we go padding the the top, when teachers and the unions are complaining about job losses. Makes me wonder about the school board's financial abilities. Hope MacCrostie ...
Travel tips for seniors - Part 1 Welcome back! Let’s hope we get many years of retirement to enjoy travel. There are numerous companies catering to the wishes and whims of seniors. Make sure you research all aspects of your trip as listed below before embarking on your next ad...