Tag: inspired magazine | INSPIRED 55+ Lifestyle Magazine - Part 5

John Thomson: There’s always a story to tell…

Posted by Maureen Leyland
|Date: April 30, 2024
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John Thomson: There’s always a story to tell…

Pop quiz! How many magazine writers can you name off the top of your head? Perhaps you ‘follow’ some favo ...

Pop quiz! How many magazine writers can you name off the top of your head? Perhaps you ‘follow’ some favourite writers? Photo courtesy of John Thomson In general, most of us remember the content of an ...

April 30, 2024
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How We Met

Posted by Verena Foxx
|Date: April 30, 2024
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How We Met

Marion and Bill Vancouverites by choice, Marion and Bill recently celebrated their Golden Anniversary. Bi ...

Marion and Bill Vancouverites by choice, Marion and Bill recently celebrated their Golden Anniversary. Bill, a Dutch immigrant who grew up in Smithers, BC, met Marion, born in Brandon, Manitoba and li ...

April 30, 2024
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Nurturing Machismo

Posted by Joan Thompson
|Date: April 30, 2024
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Nurturing Machismo

It’s winter and I’m not in sunny Mexico. I’m in Canada, partway to the Arctic, and the air prickles with ...

It’s winter and I’m not in sunny Mexico. I’m in Canada, partway to the Arctic, and the air prickles with cold and the crankiness that settles in mid-winter. Wrapped head to toe in layers of fleece and ...

April 30, 2024
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Surprises of Arkansas

Posted by Kate Robertson
|Date: April 30, 2024
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Surprises of Arkansas

Arkansas has never been on my radar. To my knowledge, I’ve never even met another Canadian who has visite ...

Arkansas has never been on my radar. To my knowledge, I’ve never even met another Canadian who has visited the 25th state. Aside from the fact that it’s nicknamed the Natural State, due to its beautif ...

April 30, 2024
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Many Ways to Fortify: Amsterdam to Dalmatia

Posted by Joan Boxall
|Date: April 30, 2024
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Many Ways to Fortify: Amsterdam to Dalmatia

Fortification isn’t only about food and drink, but in safety and strength gained. There’s a ‘je ne sais q ...

Fortification isn’t only about food and drink, but in safety and strength gained. There’s a ‘je ne sais quoi’ value-added ingredient in feeling encouraged and powerful. A 3-day reunion with our extend ...

April 30, 2024
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Water, Water…

Posted by Eve Lees
|Date: April 30, 2024
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Water, Water…

There is no simple answer to how much water you need daily. It’s complicated. What we do know is we need ...

There is no simple answer to how much water you need daily. It’s complicated. What we do know is we need to stay hydrated. The adult body is about 60 percent water. Water is necessary for many vital f ...

April 30, 2024
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Living On Purpose-Downsizing or Bust

Posted by Laurie Mueller
|Date: April 30, 2024
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Living On Purpose-Downsizing or Bust

Our grand plan of wintering in Mexico and the rest of the year living in a condo in our hometown of Victo ...

Our grand plan of wintering in Mexico and the rest of the year living in a condo in our hometown of Victoria, BC was put on hold when the pandemic hit. But by the summer of 2022, we were s ...

April 30, 2024
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Marion Buller: Up Close and Personal with UVic’s Chancellor

Posted by Jennifer Hartley
|Date: April 30, 2024
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Marion Buller: Up Close and Personal with UVic’s Chancellor

“Stay calm, be brave and wait for the signs. Never say never and keep an open mind.” For the Honour ...

“Stay calm, be brave and wait for the signs. Never say never and keep an open mind.” For the Honourable Marion Buller, one of the most accomplished judges in Canada and Chancellor of the Univers ...

April 30, 2024
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Tom Roden: Radio Royalty

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|Date: April 27, 2024
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Tom Roden: Radio Royalty

Tom Roden, the host and producer of “What’s Next” on CHLY 101.7 FM, shares insights on maintaining an act ...

Tom Roden, the host and producer of “What’s Next” on CHLY 101.7 FM, shares insights on maintaining an active lifestyle and achieving longevity. At 93 years old, Tom, an online business pioneer, emphas ...

April 27, 2024
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Darlene Tait: A Hallmark Success Story

Posted by Kathleen Arnason
|Date: March 02, 2024
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Darlene Tait: A Hallmark Success Story

It’s only been a year since Darlene Tait started acting in Hallmark movies, but it’s a dream that took ro ...

It’s only been a year since Darlene Tait started acting in Hallmark movies, but it’s a dream that took root when she was a young girl, weaving stories as her brothers and friends lay on their pillows ...

March 02, 2024
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Thrive Beyond 55 – March/April

Posted by Barbara Risto
|Date: February 29, 2024
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Thrive Beyond 55 – March/April

Health and happiness. Aren’t those the things we desire the most out of this life? In truth, one is reall ...

Health and happiness. Aren’t those the things we desire the most out of this life? In truth, one is really meaningless without the other. It was such a joy to edit the stories that went into this issu ...

February 29, 2024
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Living On Purpose: Afternoon Tea

Posted by Laurie Mueller
|Date: February 29, 2024
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Living On Purpose: Afternoon Tea

It all started in 1840, when Anna, the seventh Duchess of Bedford, couldn’t wait for the traditional 8 pm ...

It all started in 1840, when Anna, the seventh Duchess of Bedford, couldn’t wait for the traditional 8 pm meal, so she started having afternoon tea and sweets at 4 o’clock. Since my mother bough ...

February 29, 2024
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All About Chocolate

Posted by Eve Lees
|Date: February 29, 2024
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All About Chocolate

Cocoa, the main ingredient in dark chocolate, does offer health-boosting properties for cardiovascular he ...

Cocoa, the main ingredient in dark chocolate, does offer health-boosting properties for cardiovascular health: flavonoids that help increase blood flow and reduce clotting risk, and procyanidins, whic ...

February 29, 2024
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The Spirit of Bella Coola

Posted by Linda Blair
|Date: February 29, 2024
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The Spirit of Bella Coola

Heading out on a road trip in early autumn certainly has its merits. The brilliant fall colors, the ...

Heading out on a road trip in early autumn certainly has its merits. The brilliant fall colors, the fresh scent of the forest, and the light touch of an autumn breeze combined with the war ...

February 29, 2024
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Bloom by Bloom, Step by Step

Posted by Doris Von Tettenborn
|Date: February 29, 2024
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Bloom by Bloom, Step by Step

The ruins of my garden had been visible from the deck for some time, but I had not yet ventured outside. ...

The ruins of my garden had been visible from the deck for some time, but I had not yet ventured outside. It was time to get out there and acknowledge the ravages of time and neglect, weep, and get to ...

February 29, 2024
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