Category Archives: health

Getting old is a pain in the…

Posted on May 3, 2018 by

My grandma (Baba) used to tell me that in her mind she was still 18, and she told me this when she was in her 80’s.  She was a fun person who after she turned eighty started celebrating her birthdays … Continue reading →

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The Myths and Magic of Kidney Donation

Posted on March 3, 2018 by

Originally posted on Leaving it better than I found it.:
I have been SO impressed with the number of people that reach out to me every week about kidney donation. People are so curious and are really looking to do…

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Living in the Splendour of the Moment

Posted on December 26, 2017 by

I sat down to enjoy reading a book the other day and I caught myself also turning on the television. I caught myself and I realized that I was trying to multitask reading which stunned me and disappointed me. It … Continue reading →

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Kodachrome World

Posted on June 23, 2017 by

Yesterday the theme of my weekly Toastmasters Club meeting was Colour. There is so much science about color, cultural perceptions about colour that are specific to different parts of the world. I also learned that color blindness is much more … Continue reading →

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The answer to “What is the Process?”

Posted on June 9, 2017 by

I find it strange almost everyone would accept a organ transplant if they needed one, but the majority of people have not taken 5 minutes to confirm being a organ donor.  I understand some racial groups are especially notorious for … Continue reading →

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Watching the People Go By

Posted on June 4, 2017 by

In the sunny burg where I live, Penticton, on Saturday mornings there is a big farmer’s market every week from May to October.  All together it is about 4 blocks of market chaos.  {click farmer’s market  or Penticton to learn … Continue reading →

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Way back in 76 they were right

Posted on February 28, 2017 by

Way back in high school I was told by a girl I knew what kind of person I am. She was right about me. She used the “H” word, and I didn’t mind too much. It’s not a bad thing, … Continue reading →

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Happiness is …..

Posted on December 10, 2016 by

If you go to Google Images and type in “Happiness Is” – you will see that Happiness is many things. As I sat enjoying a lemon poppy seed muffin (or 2) this morning, I realized that this also could be … Continue reading →

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Not just survival, someone gave me life

Posted on July 7, 2016 by

When someone said yes, allowing their loved one’s organs to be donated, it did not mean I was going to survive, no it meant I was going to live again. Today I celebrate my re-birth (transplant day) but I am … Continue reading →

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Resisting S for the life you really want

Posted on July 2, 2016 by

Forgive me please my sporadic writing of late. I have a project I am working on that will be concluded soon, but I am jotting down thoughts and ideas for blog posts I want to share, and that I hope … Continue reading →

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