By Marilyn Zink
Summer stress - yes, there is such a thing.
Most of us think of summer as a relaxing time but it can also be a busy time. If you have a lot of company, you may be busy doing things with them.
You may be suffering from heat stress, as I think some people have […]
By Marilyn Zink
It’s been so hot!
Hot enough to fry an egg on the sidewalk. Or at least hot enough to sun dry tomatoes.
We were done by the river yesterday and mostly in it, so we weren’t frying much of anything.
It is an awesome place to swim on a hot day and so refreshing. Quite a […]
Photo shows my dad, me and my momBy
By Marilyn Zink
I read on the internet yesterday (www.mytelus.com) that Canada’s last surviving First World War veteran turned 109.
I wondered to myself what caused this man to live to the ripe old age of 109. What kind of lifestyle does someone have to make them live that long?
Or is it just […]
By Marilyn Zink
My family has descended on us for several days of island time.
There are six of them – my mom and dad, my sister and her youngest son, who is 11, my brother-in-law and my brother. After giving everyone refreshments last night, chai tea, and helping them get settled for the night, I was […]
By Marilyn Zink
I’m sitting here overlooking the beauitful Cowichan Lake where we have been spending some time getting some R and R with our RV. This is a poular recreation spot on Vancouver Island. I’m comfortably full from making a vegetable stir-fry with red peppers and sweet onion and also enjoyed a salad which I […]