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Talent

• The Landing
• The New Razor
• Valentine's Day, The Toughest Test Of All
• Lest We Forget
• Hammock
• A Mere Mortal's Eyes
• Pie Simple
• A Stitch In (The Teenage Equivalent Of) An Eon
• Handstand
• The Magic Of Christmas
• The Tequila King Of The World
• Little Truths
• Old Age is NOT for Sissies
• Famous Uncle (Canada's only Air Chief Marshal)
• Mr. Fibreglass
• It's Cold Enough to Freeze the Balls off Brass Monkeys
• Fire Retardant Diapers
• Never Stick Your Nose Out A Porthole
• Pop Wagner's Store
• Seniors Need a Tropical Province

General

• Caregiver's Story: In Her Own Words
• Many More Seniors Are Living Alone. Is It A Bad Thing?
• Five Easy Steps to Selecting a Retirement Home
• Life Like It Was - The Old House
• Giving Grandchildren a Great Time
• Coping with a Funeral
• Unconventional Relationships
• Loss and Holiday Stress
• Got Those Empty Nest Blues?
• Divorcing Seniors
• Facts on Aging are Brighter
• Dealing with Grief, Guilt and Gratuity
• Diagnosis of a Chronic Illness
• How to Age-Proof Your Home
• Seniors Should Take Summer Heat Seriously
• Keeping Canada Free From Foot-and-Mouth Disease
• Did Nostradamus Predict the Sept 11th Tragedy?
• Get Tips for Car Buying on the Net

Regular Columnists

by Nanny Lowe

• Keeping The Watch On Christmas Day
• My Retirement Adjustment
• A Tribute To A Woman With Heart-My Mother
• Quitting the Color Bottle
• Come to the Church in the Wildwood
• Not Another Storm Day
• My Grandmothers’ War
• Up in Smoke
• Cinnamon Hearts And Rocky Mountains
• The Phone Call
• Knowing When To Quit
• The Perfect Christmas Tree
• The Mounties’ Original Hairdo
• Becoming A Long Distance Nanny

The Dating Scene After Sixty by Patricia Griffin

• Intro to Patti - Dating Scene After Sixty
• Chapter One - The Pepper Man
• Chapter Two - Drink Much??

Excerpts from Seaside Scoop
by Peggy Fisher

• Savor Some Dark Chocolate for Your Heart & Soul
• Pick Perfect Presents
• Quick Fit Tip-Yogurt to the Rescue
• Be More Regular Like a Zulu
• Boomers & Beyond: Learn Life Lessons from Survivor
• What the Mediterranean Diet Can Do for You
• Savor The Power of Tea-Green, Black or Iced

In Ri (Latin for "In the matter of")
by Bob Orrick

Volume 7

• Is it Possible to Live in Harmony?
• Religion and Unions - Not Connected

Volume 6

• Evolution not Revolution Created Canada
• Act Now or Lose It!
  
• Lack of Common Courtesies
  
• Shills
  

Volume 5

• Some Thoughts on the Turin Olympic Games
  
• Coincidence? You Decide
• Pockets of Silliness
• Marriage - Short or Long Term
• Jerusalem Countdown
• Quilter's Renowned
• Mother Nature at Her Best
• God's Country of Choice
• Ucluelet, BC - a Winner or a Loser?
• Is Canada a Land Fit for Criminals?
• The Road Not Taken
• A Couple of Conundrums
• Someday

**There are many more articles written by Bob Orrick and posted on Senior Years. For more, go to Bob's Archives.

The World According to Dick Monagahn

• What Say, Tom?
• Icing - The Queen Dropped the Puck
• Me? Afraid?

Frisky After Sixty  

• The 'Other' Thing
• All Systems are "Go"
• Snug as a Bug
• On the Wild Side
• If this is August
• Where the Heart is
• Romantic Restaurant Reviewer
• Fish Fit for Napoleon
• Secrets of a Marriage
• Monitor That Libido
• High Anticipation
• Old Folk’s Cold Feet Scare
• Rocks and Other Hard Places
• Happy Wrinkle Time
• Big Yachts are Very Nice
• Reasons to be Cheerful
• Tropical Tittle-Tattle
• Frisky After Eighty
• Yucky Plastic Beakers!
• Old Folk’s Cold Feet Scare
• The 2nd Best Policy
• Greatest Love Scene of All
• Here's Wishing Fervently
• Inn of the 7th Happiness
• Loving in Virtual Reality
• Shades of Attraction
• That Darned “N” Word
• The Age of Party
• Between Seasons Greetings
• "City of light"-headedness
• A Sound Retirement Policy
• Quick, Under the Sheets
• Feelin’ Groovy?

Talk to Shar

• Introduction to Shar
• Dealing with Loss
• Don't Jump into Anything
• Always Moving
• Losing a Family Pet
• What do I do about my mother?
• Alzheimer's Disease - Part 1
• Alzheimer's Disease - Part 2
• Lying, Deceit and More
• Dilemma
• Communication
• Choosing a Therapist
• Do We Say What We Really Mean?
• A Success Story and More
• Internet Relationships
• Holiday Dilemma's and Delights
• Smorgasbord of Letters
• Talk to Shar - Feb 12th
• Talk to Shar - Feb 25th
• Talk to Shar - March 19th
• April 15th - Is There Freedom In Facing Our Feelings?
• Talk to Shar - May 19th
• Talk to Shar - Relationships - June 18th
• Talk to Shar - July 9th
• Talk to Shar - Aug. 11th - Expectiation
• Talk to Shar - Drinking
• Talk to Shar - Aug 18th

Dorothy's Soapbox

• It's My Soapbox - Introduction to a new series of articles
  written by a Canadian senior
• It's My Soapbox - Christmas worries and response to letters
• It's My Soapbox - Bank Fees and Services for Seniors
• It's My Soapbox - Avoid Getting Ripped Off
• It's My Soapbox - Your Questions, My Answers
• It's My Soapbox - Memories of My Mother on Mother's Day
• It's My Soapbox - Look and Feel Great!
• It's My Soapbox - Avoid Overdoing It This Summer
• It's My Soapbox - Dorothy's Summer Vacation
• It's My Soapbox - Fall and Hallowe'en
• It's My Soapbox - I Will Remember Them
• It's My Soapbox - Christmas
• It's My Soapbox - New Year
• It's My Soapbox - Healthy Living
• It's My Soapbox - Easter Ideas
• It's My Soapbox - Power of Attorney.
• It's My Soapbox - Elder Abuse.
• It's My Soapbox - Memories Recalled.
• It's My Soapbox - New Adventures.
• It's My Soapbox - Complimentary Therapy
• It's My Soapbox - Winter is Winding Down
• It's My Soapbox - The Princess Diana Exhibition
• It's My Soapbox - Negative Reflections
• It's My Soapbox - Nov. 11 Statutory Holiday
• It's My Soapbox - Protecting Yourself in the Marketplace
• It's My Soapbox - Interviews with Veterans
• It's My Soapbox - The New Year
• It's My Soapbox - Questions about Car Insurance
• It's My Soapbox - Interview with Veterans
• It's My Soapbox - Interview with 84 year old athlete Gordon Scott
  
  

Cookie Curci's Corner

• Finding Mr. Right
• Things You Didn’t Know About Mint… But Should Have
• Things Change: Whatever Happened To.....
• Spine-Chilling Thrills Lurked in the 1940s
• Manners Don't Always Keep Up With Advances In Technology
• Meeting The King Of Rock & Roll Had Me "All Shook Up
• Benefits and Tradition are in a Glass of Wine
• Electronic mail: Is it a blessing?
• Things Your Grandma Never Told You But Should Have
• If It's Not Broken - Don't Fix It!
• Purchasing Peace Of Mind
• Drive-Ins Recall Days of Big Cars and Low Budget Films
• The Annual Christmas Tree Debate
• Does Today's Mom Work Harder Than
  Housewives of Grandma's Generation?
• My Community 50 Years Ago
• Characters and Creatures of Folklore and Fancy
• Introduction to Cookie

Articles Written by Eric Shackle
of Life Begins at 80 - On the Internet

• Canadian Artist Seeks Author
• Double English: Worse than Double Dutch!
• World's Oldest Reporter is 96!
• Swede Truth About Turnips
• Anyone for Cricket?
• Clever Kanga Ruse
• Did Jack the Ripper Shop at Grandad's Grocery?
• Pigs Can Fly - So Can Horses, Pianos, Cars
• Marfa Mystery Lights - Reflected Headlights
• Where is Arthur MacArthur?
• Don't Just Read It - Set It Free!
• COW PATS
• Intercourse, Pity Me, Moron, Hell!
• Forty Van Goghs:Real Or Fakes?
• Was Shakespeare a Con Man?
• Manhole Covers As Works Of Art
• Is Goldfish Racing Cruel?

Financial
written by Daniel Saikaley

• Choosing A Retirement Option: The Self Directed RRIF
• Designation of Beneficiaries and Registration of Assets
• Financial and Estate Planning Financial Planning: RRSP or Mortgage Pay-Down?
• Financial Planning: Your RRSP Checklist
• Managed Money - Putting Specialized Expertise to Work For You!
• Financial and Estate Planning
• Long-Term Health Care Insurance in Canada
• Quick Tips for Saving Money on Groceries
• Easy Home Energy Savings
• Learn To Save Your Money
• Tax Loss Selling
• Power of Attorney - Consider it Your Personal Decision Insurance

Computers

• Protect Yourself Avoiding Worms, Viruses and Hackers
• Can a Senior’s Computer Pay for Itself
• What Are Temporary Internet Files?
• So You've Bought a Computer Program. Now what?
• What's Happening Inside That Beige Box?
• Computers Lack Normal Intelligence! What is the Cmos, Bios and Windows Registry?
• Mysteries of Your Computer Hard Drive.
• Dissect Your Mouse! by Bill Hoyt
• Desktop Themes by Bill Hoyt
• Virus Protection by Richard Lowe

Book Reviews

• When Things Get Back to Normal
• Grandma U
• Retire in Style
• Illegally Easy Halloween Costumes for Kids
• A Gaggle of Giggles: Funny Picture Books
• Books of Bugs: Insect-Filled Picture Books
• The Alphabet: Getting to Z from A Was Never So Much Fun
• Spotlighting Marla Frazee's Picture Books
• These Books Spark Creativity!
• Winning Picture Books from Sarah Stewart and David Small
• The Picture Books of Lisa Wheeler: Rhyming, Witty, and Warm
• Picture Book Biographies

Fitness

• Volunteering: A Win-Win Affair
• Reach Your Goals
• Are You Fit For Retirement
• Use It or Lose It
  
• A Better Life: It's Up to You
• Martial Arts for Seniors? A Fitness Alternative

Internet

• Cybershopping - Protecting Yourself When Buying Online

Crafts

• Spring Cleaning - A Yarn Stash
• Mad About Plaid
• Alpine Antics - Tyrolean Knitting
• It's All Relative
• Knit It Again, Sam
• Teaching Us Old Dogs New Knits
• Yarn In Your Medicine Cabinet?
• Ten-and-a-Half Tips for Travelling Painters

Travel

• A Wooly Story
• New Zealand made Movies - Lure Tourists to Kiwiland
• Fishing Contest
• An Aussie Christmas
• Springtime in Western Australia
• Group Vacations:How to Glad-Wrap a Package Tour
• Traveling Abroad: Can You Protect
  Your Health When Far from Home?

Health

• If I Only Knew Then--What I Know Now!
• SARS - What You Should Know
• It's Never Too Late to Prevent Osteoporosis


• Caring for an Aging Relative: How to Ease the Transition


• Easy Steps to Prepare for a Doctor's Visit and Improve Your Healthcare


• Healthful Hearing Tips


• You're Never Too Old to Get Fit


• Can Gardening Improve Your Health?


• Walking: An Exercise for all ages


• A Walk on Ice is Not Nice: Small Steps for Safety on Snow and Ice


• Fifty Useful Tips For Better Sleep


• Salmonella in fresh produce?
• Stroke Facts and Warning Signs

Vision & Hearing

• Hearing Loss..........A Real Downer


• Why Have Regular Eye Exams?


• Just the Facts About Glaucoma


• The Truth About Laser Pointers

Home Decorating

• Think Spring: Fresh Ideas For Your Walls


• Get Real Results with Painting Faux Finishes


• Wondering How to Spend Your Tax Refund? Spend Wisely, and Invest it into your Home.

Genealogy

• Publish Your Family History, Before It's Too Late
• Searching For Your Ancestors On The Homefront
• How to Get Started in Family History

Books

• Hunting for Books on the Net

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