Category Archives: Quality of life

COMING HOME

Posted on March 24, 2023 by Golden Wave Movement Canada

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 →

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Dear Diary, just think about today

Posted on June 19, 2020 by Golden Wave Movement Canada

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 →

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Embracing All Seasons of Life

Posted on December 2, 2019 by Golden Wave Movement Canada

by Francine Van, Guest Contributor I arrived at this moment with age but know the feeling of loss of myself. It happens. The crucial question is how to preserve it and thrive. Ageing brings forward the essence of life. Defining … Continue reading →

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Bussing Along the Atlantic …A Bucket List Item

Posted on February 27, 2019 by Golden Wave Movement Canada

By Francine Van, Guest Contributor What had I been thinking, I mused in the travel queue waiting to board. The noise level heightened with my anxiety listening to the excited chatter around me. Fourteen days with these strangers jarred my … Continue reading →

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Walking into Age …Have you Loved Enough?

Posted on October 21, 2018 by Golden Wave Movement Canada

By Francine Van, Guest Contributor I live a simple life, my place has basic needs without the richness of excess, although for me, it houses so many life treasures both lived and unlived.  I feel the gratitude of pure luck … Continue reading →

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Time Passing By

Posted on July 2, 2014 by Golden Wave Movement Canada

By Francine Van, Guest Contributor Two years have passed since my last blog at this site. I reflect and remember my exploration of my inner desires to find my creative purpose in this world with retirement fresh. I have made several … Continue reading →

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