Life in the Fire Zone
Greetings from the fire zone in British Columbia, where we are now almost surrounded on three sides by out-of-control forest fires.
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My Covid Story
I may be late to the party, but my covid story finally unfolded. Many of you have had your own experiences with covid – here is mine.
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Ten Reasons I (Still) Love Facebook
People often have mixed feelings about this social media behemoth, but I’m still one of its biggest fans – and here are my top ten reasons to love Facebook.
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Tell Your Story
No matter how old you are, it's time to tell your own story, not only for your own children and grandchildren, but for the historians of the future. Here are some tips to help you get started – and if you have an elderly relative, I've included some advice about how to preserve their memories as well.
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Ten Top Bookstores
Enjoy these reading recommendations from ten top bookstores that are dear to my heart. On Canadian Independent Bookstore Day, April 29, 2023, please buy a book from your local indie to show your support. You might even win a thousand-dollar gift certificate!
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Loving Mexico
I am loving Mexico, and that’s why we choose to spend three months in Puerto Vallarta every winter. Here are my top ten arguments in favour of our southern home away from home.
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RCAF Veteran Dot Proulx Tracked Enemy Subs
Royal Canadian Air Force veteran Dot Proulx was so modest about her wartime service that she wouldn't allow me to publish this until after her death. She passed away on November 20, 2022 at the age of ninety-nine, and I am honoured to share her story at last.
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New Year’s Resolutions 2023
To accomplish my 2023 resolutions, I have reduced the number to just four. I am sharing them with you here, because last January I posted a list of my 2022 resolutions and it was the most popular newsletter of the year!
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My Christmas Letter
I mail my Christmas letter to about fifty friends and family members. This year I decided to share it with everyone who subscribes to Letters From Windermere. Thank you so much for your support, and Merry Christmas to all!
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