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Andre Begin

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Crow’s Feet: Life As We Age

My One Concern as a 60-year-old Writer

Is time on my side?

May 12

A view from inside the clock at the Musée d’Orsay in Paris (2013) (from the author’s travel photos)

May 12

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Thirty over Fifty

How Comfort Zones Are an Important Part of a Balanced Life

Stability does not necessarily mean stagnation

Apr 25

A cute cat enjoying a wonderful nap.

Apr 25

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Thirty over Fifty

When My Dad and I Became Pals

The father-son lunches that changed the course of our relationship

Jun 4, 2024

A selection of finger foods offered in a casual restaurant.

Jun 4, 2024

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Thirty over Fifty

The Wisdom of Mom’s Advice About ‘Going to the Washroom’ Before Leaving the House

The words that stuck with me for a lifetime

May 8, 2024

A sign indicating the location of the washrooms at a nearby mall.

May 8, 2024

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The Writing Cooperative

How Blogging Boosted my Resilience to Better Face Life’s Challenges

How writing led me to a more positive head space

May 3, 2024

The ducks at a local park, highlighting the idea of resilience, “like water on a duck’s back”

May 3, 2024

The Benefits of Scooping the Litter Box Daily

Clues to our cat’s health care

2d ago

A cute tortoise-shell cat posing for the camera.

2d ago

Taking Care of Writers’ Hands

Keeping our precious tools intact

Jul 5

A pair of bright tan work gloves for working in the yard.

Jul 5

How I Completely Lost my Tolerance for Crowds

Energy management over a long weekend

Jun 29

A close-up of grocery carts neatly parked together at a store.

Jun 29

A Big Lesson I Learned From 12 Years of Blogging

Knowing when to get fully invested and when to let go

Jun 21

A close-up shot of a silver computer keyboard.

Jun 21

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Beloved

Waiting for the Cat To “Go”

When watching the litter box became a spectator sport

Jun 13

A photo of a cute tortoise-shell cat lounging on a grey blanket, with an orange pillow in the background.

Jun 13

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Writer, blogger, humourist and screenwriter, sharing stories about writing, running, rural life, playing butler to a high-maintenance cat and more.

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