Category Archives: Blog

Okay, Boomer This

Illustration symbolizing generational differences, with a focus on communication and respect between younger and older generations.

Rodney Dangerfield was onto something when he said, “I get no respect.”  Elders are now left behind like forgotten books on a shelf. Historically, they were revered, but now, they might as well be put on ice floes and sent to the palace in the sky. Growing up, elders commanded respect. If they were walking […]

The “F*** You” Zone

Globalization, technology, and policies favouring the wealthy have significantly reshaped the economic landscape for the middle class. These changes have made it increasingly difficult to maintain financial stability, underscoring the need for effective financial strategies. With jobs being outsourced and technology replacing traditional roles, income inequality has become the new norm. The wealthy have gained […]

Perfecting the Art of Tuning Out

I discovered I suffer from ‘Selective Hearing.’ I booked a hearing appointment with an audiologist sometime back, and the doctor asked why I was there. I shared that my husband stated that I might be hearing impaired. We went through the entire test, and when I came out with perfect hearing, the doctor indicated that […]

Find Your Joy

Through my Life’s journey, I’ve come to a profound realization: Life isn’t something that happens to us; it’s something that happens for us.  There’s a deep contrast between our perceived reality and accountability. When encountering challenging individuals or situations, we can learn to see this as a possibility to confront and overcome our inner darkness […]

“CAPTCHA Chronicles” – The Trial and Tribulations of Proving You’re Human

I’m fed up with CAPTCHA and having to verify I am a human being. It feels like I’m in an episode of the Twilight Zone. Having to repeatedly demonstrate that I’m not a robot to some entity that stands for “Completely Automated Public Turing test to tell Computers and Humans Apart” is exhausting. As an […]

How To Be Mentally and Financially Prepared for a Layoff

A topic that many of us may encounter in our careers is layoffs. Whether you’ve experienced it firsthand or are curious about how to prepare for the unexpected, you’re in the right place. Jin Lee, whom I interviewed concerning this issue, emphasizes that facing a layoff can be daunting, but individuals can navigate it successfully […]

Unleashing Resilience: The Power of Middle-Aged Women’s Tantrums in a Shifting World

I was thinking the other day how much I’d like to be a toddler and behave like our granddaughter. I don’t mean being a kid again; I mean having the freedom to indulge in a tantrum freely and feeling entirely resolved in those actions, exclusively when I’m pissed. Recently, our youngest experienced a meltdown at […]

I’ve Become A Grinchette

It’s not that I despise Christmas, but I do the consumerism around it. The season’s essence is magical, but it’s somehow become a production. I was raised to celebrate Christmas as the feast of St. Nicholas—an authentic dude with a real history. Santa Claus wasn’t part of my narrative. There was a lot of church […]