Spent a week in Puerto Vallarta and it rained daily. I believe we had 1.5 days of sunshine. When Willa hit, we were assured that we were safe and only lots of rain and high ocean swells would follow. We

Restructuring a company, stream-lining, call it what you wish. Has slavery been re-invented? Don't you just love it when suddenly your boss says you job has been eliminated but do not worry you are now

I guess I am appalled at people who adopt pets only to leave them behind in a park or an empty home. My question is, would you do that to your baby or child? I think fur babies are at our mercies. What

We now have added not only car traffic but cell phone traffic to watch out for “dangerous” walking and talking a/o texting, whichever comes first to our woes. I am now dodging cars on the road and pedestrians

So you are unique and stand out in a crowd or a room. Along the way, you have been told in order to fit in you must dress and abide by rules. My question is..whose? You were told if you are over 50 you

The good..the bad..the ugly side of LAS VEGAS my opinion and sis. We just got back from a 4 day vacation from Las Vegas and have lots to share. Our story begun on July 6th our departure by Canada Air to

How does one deal with the daily grind of a global company that puts dollars ahead of its people and its their families is not an easy journey to endure. The level of stress and aches and pains of sitting

It began with unbearable stomach pains which went on for hours at work. Finally, I got up, grabbed my coat and purse and told my manager that I was in excruciating pain and going to admit myself to ER

One night I was woken up by my kitty Tobias whom I rescued from a shelter. He is a big black 23.8 oz cat. His enormous growth is due to the fact that he was fixed at age 4 and that is more healthy than

We have come a long way in technology and working for a living. I remember my job interviews as there were lots of them and many offers. I laugh as I finished school and joined a company at $400 a month

Several years ago I wanted to lose 15 pounds. I joined Dr. Bernstein Clinic here in Vancouver, BC. I might add it was not a cheap adventure by any means. I spent a few hundred dollars and then stayed on

Are you a frenzied shopper..buy! buy! buy! That was me. Sometimes it was more from a challenge on a bid on Ebay. My 13 second rule worked all the time and finally I realized that I was wasting my money,

I honestly do not watch TV except for HGTV. I cannot watch the news as all of it is negative and I never see a positive except just recently with the ROYAL WEDDING of Harry and Meghan. Since I have stopped

Have you ever experienced the spiral of black depression. It may hit people worse than others. This morning on my long train ride with my train buddy, we discussed this subject and the enormous impact

We all have fragile egos ..sometimes they get in a heck of the way, so to speak. Egos can and are accompanied by many petty things including jealousy, envy, and the question, why do they get away with

I was a huge fan of Elvis and in the 1970s we were 21 and 19 and headed for Las Vegas to see him in concert. We were staying at the famous Las Vegas Hilton where he performed. We were nearing our departure

I have a feeling that this summer will bring out the hats for the ladies. I have 2 straw pretty ones that make me feel very stylish when I put them on with a nice summer dress and sandals. What shocks

I had a chuckle as Monday we were meeting a friend for lunch when I left my phone at home still charging. Sis said OMG I forgot my phone. What if Sue phones us. I laughed, and said no problem as she never

I am a young 64 slim woman and my best friend is my sister at a young 62. We are seen around our town. My day begins at 4:10 AM getting ready for work. I still work downtown Vancouver which is a 55 minute