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Monthly Archives: May 2021

Kneadlessly Simple

I remember my mother making bread from scratch. The mixing, the kneading — the waiting!!

 Category: Author: Cathy, Body, Connectons, Explore, Life + Style, Uncategorized      Tags: , , , ,

A Pathway to Jazz

Hard bop is less lyrically and harmonically complex than bop, and the melodies are more memorable…

 Category: Author: Bruce, Author: Guest, Culture, Explore      Tags: , ,

Happy Mothers Day

Happy Mothers Day! There are many kinds of moms in this world — let’s celebrate them all!

 Category: Author: The Boomer Sisters, Kinship

She Says...
"Now is the time to become a myth."
~ Diane Von Furstenberg

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Are you looking for something new to read? Something light? Maybe something with some humour, a captivating main character along with an action-packed story?
We love this community of fierce, awesome, and strong women on Instagram who are showing the world that ageing is living. One of the greatest benefits of this platform is the connections that we have made (and continue to make) with women, especially our silver sisters, from across the globe. 
Did you know April is National Poetry month in Canada and the US? This year's theme is Intimacy. There are many ways to celebrate — from memorizing a poem, to attending a poetry reading, to supporting local poets or trying your hand at composing your own poem. 
Our mother, who is in heaven and within us,
Today, as I was looking for a quote for International Women's Day, I found this one by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie. It is from her book, from "Dear Ijeawele, or a Feminist Manifesto in Fifteen Suggestions"  Great advice for parents of daughters and of sons. Also good for grandparents! A good way to #BreakTheBias
We must always take sides. Neutrality helps the oppressor, never the victim. Silence encourages the tormentor, never the tormented.” ~ Elie Wiesel
February is all about love. Can it be a coincidence that my intention for this month was to choose love?
In the words of Harry Styles:
I stumbled across this poem somewhere on Instagram. I love sea glass and this verse resonated deeply with me. Visit the author's website for more of her writing - web address at the end of this post.

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