Life Lesson

The Quiet Truth

For years, old Charlie Penner had trouble with his hearing. His nieces and nephews joked that talking to him was…

1 year ago

Leaving Chaos For a Dream

I'm not running away. I’m just finally ready to walk toward something better. The world I’ve known feels like it’s…

1 year ago

Swing and a Missed Memory

Ethel had been swinging a golf club nearly every day since she retired at 58. Now 83, she came home…

1 year ago

The Sound of a Man Shutting Down

When a man falls silent, it's not because he has run out of things to say. Often, it's because speaking…

1 year ago

Finding More In Letting Go

Life is a strange and beautiful journey. We come into this world empty-handed. No money. No reputation. Not even a…

1 year ago

When Canada Stops Making Sense

The decision to leave your country doesn’t usually happen overnight. It simmers. Maybe it starts with a few passing frustrations.…

1 year ago

The Weight of a Good Woman

Most men want a good, faithful woman by their side. But many don’t realize what that truly means until it’s…

1 year ago

Viewing Time Left: A Better Perspective

We live as if we've struck a deal with time. As if the clock will hold still while we get…

1 year ago

Imperial: The Taste of Costa Rica’s Soul

I first came across Imperial back in February. And like so many travellers before me, I was hooked from the…

1 year ago

Leaving With Less, Living With More

As we just went through our garage sale, selling items that we would have never dreamed of selling, and as…

1 year ago