Today is your day Boomer! You have to like it! A 69-year-old Boomer guy stepping out of his comfort zone with a sing-and-play public performance at an Okanagan beach! Why is this extraordinary, you say? Well, it was his first time doing this and the man had not even learned to play his ukulele until COVID....just a few years ago. John Wardley says "It took me out of my shell a bit. It was good for me, and I enjoy it. But I’ll stick with the ukulele. I can only manage four strings. Six would be too much.”(Penticton Herald) John was playing Beatles' songs like "Let it Be" with people walking by and boats coming in from the lake on a warm fall day. This takes courage: "I just do this for fun. I’m not after anything, and I find that people like it." I can relate to John. I also took up the ukulele during the pandemic and recently sang and played at a family memorial service. But you have to practice and gotta be brave. Boomers, don't you think we should all challenge ourselves once in awhile?! 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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