Category Archives: TGIF

Hi Neighbour, I’ve been thinking of the idea that in the next year we may not return to the same level of spending as we had pre-pandemic. I probably won’t. But, then again, I’ve never been the kind of person … Continue reading →

Can you believe it? We’ve managed to reach the end of our second quarter of 12 months of TGIF articles. It’s been a good year, so far. I hope you’ve enjoyed it, too. You are always welcome to contribute an … Continue reading →

BAMBOO A few years ago, I learned about DRAWDOWN: The Most Comprehensive Plan ever Proposed to Reverse Global Warming, edited by Paul Hawken and published in 2017 (https://drawdown.org). To quote Dr. Jonathan Foley, ED of the California Academy of Sciences, … Continue reading →

Hi Neighbour, This week, I’ve been thinking of Jamie MacKinnon’s book, The Day the World Stops Shopping. I can’t help thinking of my family, when we first came to Canada. My father had a job waiting for him, so that … Continue reading →

A LOCAL AUTHOR Last week, I watched a online interview, put on by the Vancouver Public Library, of J.B.MacKinnon. He is our local journalist and author, who just published another great book, The Day the World Stops Shopping. Tzeporah Berman, … Continue reading →

Hi Neighbour, ICYMI, (In case you missed it) Coola and Grinder came out of hibernation last week on Thursday, after 170 days, starting on November 10, 2020, and ending on April 29, 2021! Can you believe it? That’s their longest … Continue reading →

Hi Neighbour, How do you deal with Income Tax? Well, I’m no saint, in that department. When I was working, my employer took taxes off every paycheque. That was great for me, when I didn’t have any complications, like extra … Continue reading →

Early in 2021, I was recommended a book called Anxious People, published in 2020, by Fredrik Backman, a Swedish author. When I looked for it at the City Library, I had to put a hold on it, with a few … Continue reading →

NEIGHBOURHOOD TREATS Favoured mode of transport to reach the treats? Bikes—with the cardboard in the spokes to make that farting engine sound. Taken with us on the mission, a block or two from home? Nothing but a voracious appetite for … Continue reading →

Hi Neighbour, I hope you enjoyed our Best Easter Sunday in years!  I was reveling in being outside on a bright, sunny and warm day! So today, I’d like to introduce you to Homemade Kombucha. If you don’t know what … Continue reading →