Monthly Archives: February 2022

Memories of a Candystriper As a teenager, I really enjoyed my weekly candy striping in Evergreen House at Lions Gate Hospital. Basically, it involved just hanging around with the seniors who lived there and received end of life care. I … Continue reading →

COUPONS AND REBATES Hi neighbours, I’m wondering if any of you have the same experiences as I have had with coupons. When I was a young parent, when Internet and smart phones weren’t used to compare prices, I collected coupons … Continue reading →

RENAISSANCE ART On Friday, February 11, SFU’s Liberal Arts and 55+ Program presented a free lecture by Efrat El Hanany called Splendours of Florentine Renaissance Art. I have never been to Italy, so it was fascinating for me to see … Continue reading →

REMEMBER: The Science of Memory and the Art of Forgetting (2021) Lisa Genova has written a book that isn’t too scientific, for the layperson. She approaches the subject of remembering and forgetting, by first explaining how we make memories, sprinkled … Continue reading →