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Solar eclipse

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Not since Y2K have I experienced such a wave of panic around me, in preparing for what was to come. Leading up to April 8th, instead of stocking up on water and non perishables, people were clamouring for a pair of ISO labelled dark glasses,…
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The passing of pets

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It’s so hard to believe that it’s been a year since our beloved Siamese cat, Flurry, died. He and his sister, Flicka, came into our lives after our flame-point Siamese, Slinky, passed away 13 years ago, and our other cat, Cadbury, remained. That’s been the…
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Are you SAD?

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In Canada, December 21st marks the Winter Solstice and is the “shortest” day of the year. So, there’s less light than on any other day. Most of us prefer light to dark. So, looking on the bright side of life, its good to know that…
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The trouble with “tracking”

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Now that school is back in full swing and family members are spending more time apart, you’re not alone if you’re feeling some separation anxiety. And what better way to alleviate the anxiety than to be able to “track” your kids, family members and even…
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Dry January

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What began as a public health campaign, initiated by Alcohol Change UK ten years ago, is still going strong around the world. The initiative to abstain from alcohol consumption during the month of January is trademarked Dry January. By remaining dry for 31 days, it…