Today is your day Boomer! It's been a bad week for famous-people deaths. Boomers, three very influential people we grew-up with, passed away. Dr. Ruth, the TV and radio sex specialist, passed away at age 96...the good doctor was the first to speak openly and sincerely on a mostly taboo subject. Richard Simmons, with those wacky clothes and squeaky voice, was the first TV guy to really get us going on the importance of fitness. And Bob Newhart, comedian extrodinaire, made us laugh a lot on numerous TV programs like the Bob Newhart Show. With his very dry sense of humour, Bob was 94 and Richard was 76. All these people were a focus on "television", another every-day factor in our growing-up Boomer lives. We will miss them...and remember them, I'm sure, when we play Trvial Pursuit and recite stories to friends and family starting with the words "Remember when.....?" Cheers.
Today is your day Boomer! My Dad left this world this week. I was there in-person to say goodbye and, of course, it was very, very difficult. But rather than focusing on the negatives of his downfall, I want to share with you my Dad's many contributions to my life. First off, Harold (Hal) shared his name with me and helped raise me as one of six kids in our family. Imagine the financial impact a family of eight had on his work life and mental state! Speaking of that, he taught me the importance of a strong work ethic and a good education. All his kids have university degrees or trades tickets. He showed me the supreme importance of family gatherings, how to flyfish...even when he was colour blind....how to use tools, play high-level bridge, eat organic foods, he taught me how to drive....even though I ruined the transmission on our old car....he showed me how to sail, save and invest money, have an appreciation for nature, he was a role model for me as I moved through heart/s
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