It’s COLD in Toronto and will only get colder for at least the next week. The thermometer won’t creep above 0 C. and will go down to -11 C. most nights. So it’s ‘stay in the igloo’ time here. No matter what the weather I’ll walk outside every day. That’s…
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Iceland’s World Record – 1 in 10 Icelanders have published books
Who knew? I didn’t. This post turned up this morning on Mastodon. Iceland has more published writers per capita than any other country in the world, according to Guinness. With a population of 300,000, that works out to at least 30,000 writers who have published at least one book. Incredible!…
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Happy New Year! – Almost…
It’s New Year’s Eve today and I’ll spend an hour or so adding tags to my previous posts. Tags help steer people towards my site. There’s no advertising on this site and never will be but part of the reason why I write is to share information on things that…
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So Far, So Good – A roundup of what we’ve discovered.
Here is a list of reasons why journaling/blogging is beneficial for seniors. (Even if you’re not a senior, many of these may apply to you.) Sense of Purpose – Writing out your unique memories will give you a very real sense of purpose. You’re not empty, you’re a source of…
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NHK 72 Hours – There’s a story in every episode
NHK is the national broadcaster in Japan, similar to Canada’s CBC, England’s BBCs and ABC in Australia. The similarity is only in the acronym, however. NHK is head and shoulders above any of these networks, at least in my opinion. Every show or series that I watch gives me another…
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Does Your Day Have a Focus? – What is your goal every day?
To be honest, I was never a goal oriented person. These days however, I almost have more goals than I can handle. There is something to achieve every day, positive things that will help me and in the case of this blog and my volunteer work, help others. What gets…
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The Holidays are Over. Back to Work!
This time of the year in Canada is a period of reminiscing with friends and family. ‘Remember when…’ is often heard in our conversations. In other parts of the world these feelings might come up at a different time for a different holiday. Maybe it’s the New Year, maybe a…
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Tips from Copilot AI – Reinforcement for Original Ideas
It occurred to me yesterday that I could ask one or more AI apps “What are the benefits of blogging for seniors?” Here’s what Copilot came up with: “Blogging can be a fantastic activity for seniors. Here are some of the key benefits: Mental Stimulation: Writing regularly keeps the mind…
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It’s Sunday, Time to Sum Up the Week – Why journaling is beneficial for seniors
A simple summing up on a very cold and frosty Sunday morning here in Toronto. I still managed to walk 4 KM, get Wordle in 2 guesses and perfect on Connections and Quizl. Each of those games is linked so if you’re looking for a challenge, check them out. Your…
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Mastodon – A social media site that is strangely therapeutic
It’s cold in Toronto and I’m taking the weekend from developing ideas for my seminar on journaling. Today, it’s Mastodon. What’s Mastodon? It’s not just another social media site that steals your input, for one thing. You’re safe to share your stories, reflections, points of view, etc. I’ve found that…