Still going: “I don’t feel a day over 65”
Advice from MomBy Rita Lessard As some of you may know, I celebrated my 67th birthday on April 5, and
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Watch what comes out of (and goes into) your mouth
Advice from MomBy Rita Lessard Brr! It’s been a long time since we’ve had a winter this cold. Perhaps that
45 years of blessings
Anniversary a time to reflect on the joys of life Advice from momBy Rita Lessard February is the month for
Out with the old, in with the new
Advice from momBy Rita Lessard I hope your Christmas went well. Tom and I were fortunate to celebrate on two
The pleasures of Christmases past
Advice from MomBy Rita Lessard I really love Christmastime. Unfortunately, we celebrate it in a season that, at times, is
Too old for winter; plus thanks for fundraiser support
Advice from MomBy Rita Lessard I don’t know how everyone else feels about winter, but as far as I’m concerned
Hit the ice, granny
Advice from momBy Rita Lessard With all of this nice warm weather we’re experiencing, you would think that a winter
Keep it clean, boys
Advice from momBy Rita Lessard Thanksgiving – what a great holiday. This is a wonderful time of year to celebrate
Legends of the fall
Advice from momBy Rita Lessard Fall – what a great time of the year. Not too hot, not too cold.
Now where did I leave my…? Lessons in absent-mindedness
Advice from momBy Rita Lessard Absent-mindedness: I’m quite sure you’ve had occasion to experience this malady at some time or
A new reason to wear clean underwear
Advice from momBy Rita Lessard Laundry problems – I’m sure we’ve all had them to some degree or other.For instance,
Did Tom deserve award?
Advice from momBy Rita Lessard Nurses deserve a lot of credit. They’re doing the best they can. Sometimes I’m sure
Kids: slow down this summer
Advice from momBy Rita Lessard I hope you’re all enjoying your summer holidays. I suppose you’re out there swimming and
How to recognize your friends
Advice from momBy Rita Lessard One night (a long time ago) I was out with my girlfriends and I ended
How to have a good summer: advice from mom
By Rita Lessard I hope you proud Canadians have a great July 1st. We have so much to be thankful
How to be a good father – advice from mom
Compiled by Rita Lessard Happy Father’s Day to all the fathers out there, especially to Tom and my sons Tom,
What I’ve learned – advice from mom
Compiled by Rita Lessard Natural flea bustersHow it all Vegan cookbookBrewer’s yeast: 1 tsp or 1 tablet a day. Note:
What I’ve learned – advice from mom
By Rita LessardHow tea bags can help youFor dry skinBathe in green tea. Just throw a few tea bags under a running faucet and the antioxidants will rehydrate your skin.Tidy catsAllow used tea bags to air-dry, then add the contents to kitty litter. Tea’s antibacterial properties neutralize odour.Natural deodorizerWhen cooking with fish or garlic, wipe the palms of your hands with wet tea bags after handling the food. Odours