Month: June 2026
Stay in Your Lane of Continence Recovery
Comparing Your Continence Recovery with Others Can Slow Your Progress After prostate surgery, while a guy is waiting for the outcome and stressing about receiving news from the surgical team, another key thing most men want to know is, “How is my recovery of continence going compared to everyone else?” You went through something major,
Summer is Here…especially in the garden….
Every year, I celebrate the returning blossoms and quiet magic of my perennial garden, where roots deepen through the seasons and beauty faithfully returns each spring and brightens and grows throughout the summer and early autumn until it sleeps under the snow throughout the winter. I found a couple of beautiful poems to celebrate these
The Sunflower and Ukraine
The Russian-Ukrainian War has had two phases – the initial invasion in February 2014 and the full-scale escalation in February 2022. Can you imagine North America in full-scale (or even partial escalation) for this many years? As far as I can see, the state of the world is minimally impacting h0w we do business in
Why I Started Rise & Restore Coaching
Men Who Take Action, Not Men Who Wait The men I work with aren’t passive. They’ve already done what they were supposed to do. They’ve seen the doctors, followed the treatment plan, and gotten the all-clear. And then they’ve been left standing in a gap nobody warned them about: medically stable, but not functioning the
Thoughts About Fathers
Fatherhood is a huge challenge. Recently, as I was reading Scott Galloway’s “Notes on Being a Man”, several statements jumped out at me. One is that being a good dad means being good to the mother of your children. Did you raise a son who would insult a woman and then laugh? Why would anyone
When Life Gives You Lemons….
Forces beyond your control can take away everything you possess except one thing, your freedom to choose how you will respond to the situation. -Viktor E. Frankl Vision without action is merely a dream. Action without vision just passess the time. Vision with action can change the world. – Nelson Mandela Pain is inevitable. Suffering
The Joy of Creating – Dishcloths
Two weeks ago, I hosted a Bridal Tea for my future daughter-in-law and I was able to give away lots of dishcloths and homemade socks as prizes. I think most of my friends and family here are so used to receiving them that it has become “old hat” for them so, it was fun to
How Can I Help? Showing empathy is hard.
We have been through lots of challenges in our over 30 years together. We have basically seen what I would consider to be a lot of the big stressors in life – death of our parents at a young age (my mom at 57 years old), job loss and abuse at work, serious illness, etc.
Progress – Knitting a One-of-a-Kind Sweater
Have you ever had someone create something for you by hand? How do you feel about receiving something that has been made – usually over several hours or even months – by someone who loves you and cares for you? How do you show appreciation for a homemade gift? 1. Use it or wear it
The Easy Weeknight (or Weekend) Meal Tofu Stirfry
This meal is a family favourite. Tofu has many benefits: Complete Plant Protein: Tofu provides all nine essential amino acids, making it an excellent primary protein source for vegetarians and vegans. Heart Health: Unlike animal proteins, tofu is naturally cholesterol-free. It is rich in polyunsaturated fats (omega-3s) and isoflavones that help lower LDL (“bad”) cholesterol
Introducing: Penelope’s Palace and a Beautiful Bridal Tea for Lady Angel
Sunday, June 7th was a celebration to be remembered hosted by Penelope’s Palace Tea Room. https://penelopespalace.com/ Our hostesses are a mother and her 3 daughters who have been running the tea room for about 2 years. They went above a beyond to create a Bridgerton-themed experience from start to finish. The decor was equisite, a
Lupins in the Garden
We grew our lupins from seed several years ago. We planted them in our front garden and they have spread like wildfire. Lupins are striking members of the legume family known for their vibrant, towering flower spires. Native to both the Americas and the Mediterranean, these plants are popular garden additions that feature palmate leaves
Knitting Socks
Knitting socks is a highly rewarding, portable and versatile craft. Whether you are looking for a relaxing project or a way to level up your skills, here are 10 reasons why hand-knitting socks is the perfect hobby:
May Reading List 2026
Non-FictionEssentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less by Greg McKeownHow do you do less but accomplish more? How do you choose the right things by using a selective criteria for choosing priorities? Don’t give away your power of choice. Change your outlook on the world. Women Who Spark After 50: Inspiriation to Reinvent and Reignite Your