Tag Archives: humour

Marathon Training for Aging Dummies with appeal for runners and non-runners alike!

Posted on November 2, 2019 by

This post will appeal to anyone who has ever training for any road race, especially a marathon. It may appeal even more to runners’ friends and relatives who think running is nuts, especially spouses of these crazy runners. I am … Continue reading →

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Some advice on getting old

Posted on October 25, 2019 by

There, I said it. I didn’t say “advice on aging” or “advice on getting older”, I just said it like it is – getting old! It’s been that kind of week; more friends than usual in our group of oldsters … Continue reading →

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Will you still need me, will you still feed me, when I’m 164?

Posted on October 5, 2019 by

This past week there was an intriguing opinion piece in Toronto’s Globe and Mail entitled “It’s only natural to rage against aging”. Written by David Sinclair and Matthew LaPlante, their overriding point is that there is no reason why we … Continue reading →

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Us old folks looking after one another

Posted on September 7, 2019 by

As we know, having friends is an important contributor to good mental and physical health, at all ages. And humour is an excellent contributor to good mental health as well. What can be a better sign of friendship than sharing … Continue reading →

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Breaking: Canada Not Sorry – The Out and Abouter

Posted on June 14, 2019 by

The Out and Abouter, my favourite satirist, may have moved to the UK, but his heart is still in Canada, celebrating the Toronto Raptors’ magical winning of the NBA Championship! As he says, “No, we’re not sorry!” CHURONNO – As … Continue reading →

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Monday, May 27, 2019 – Jesus Christ versus Donald Trump

Posted on May 27, 2019 by

Originally posted on Aging Capriciously:
Why do I get these crazy writing ideas when I am running?  I get some of what I consider my best ideas while I am out jogging.  Sometimes, my brain solves problems when I am…

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Planning the biggest party of your life, even if you can’t be there

Posted on May 6, 2019 by

Life provides many opportunities for parties, right? Birthday parties when you’re little. Birthday parties for your kids – one of the most stressful aspects of parenting imaginable in my books. We won’t count all those teen parties that your parents … Continue reading →

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