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Author Archives: Golden Wave Movement Canada
Silent Seniors
By Francine Van, Guest contributor I am one; I am alone. Days pass without conversation. The time weaves me into it. I am enjoying more walks and inventing nature stories of the creatures that surround me.I am really witnessing their … Continue reading
COMING HOME
By Francine Van, Guest Contributor Watching old movies about the explorations of budding adults finding their way into that first apartment in a new city, I am reminded of the angsty joys of moving. The excitement of discovering unknown neighbourhoods … Continue reading
Posted in ageing, Elders, Quality of life, Retirement
Tagged Quality of life, Retirement Planning
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Thanksgiving–Are We There Yet?
By Francine Van, Guest Contributor I feel I have aged ten years in one! I lost my life last year and don’t quite know how to retrieve it. Hope emerges watching society norms fall back into place with thoughts the … Continue reading
2020 is closing…..
By Francine Van, Guest contributor I have heard it was a year of no memories, but I have to disagree, well maybe ! It certainly has given some of us way too much time … Continue reading
Posted in COVID-19 Pandemic, New Year 2021, Xmas 2020
Tagged New Year 2021, Pandemic, Xmas 2020
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Dear Diary, just think about today
By Francine Van, Guest contributor the beating of a pandemic pulse …today ….. a senior witness We are now months into our isolation and my last writing about the arrival of a pandemic. Interesting that some of us have disregarded … Continue reading
Belle de Nuit ..… the darkness of this moment
By Francine Van, Guest contributor The Belle de Nuit is my depiction of both the darkness of this moment and the reminder there can be beauty opening in the night, just like this flower. Seniors are facing an isolation with … Continue reading
Posted in Coronavirus, COVID-19 Pandemic, Isolation, Loneliness
Tagged COVID-19 Pandemic, Social isolation
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