Farm Living — page 813

The declining health of an aging parent and the additional responsibilities it may bring is something almost all of us will deal with. Declining health may happen gradually, or suddenly because of a stroke, heart attack or fall. But whenever it happens, we likely won’t be prepared for it, and will feel overwhelmed and helpless. […] Read more

Spouse immature Q: My husband doesn’t seem mature. When our children were born, my husband said it was more important to be a child with them than to always be an adult. He’d play with them like a kid, and then call me to restore order because they weren’t showing him any respect. I told […] Read more

On cold winter mornings when there is time, we like to have hot cereal for breakfast – oatmeal, cream of wheat or Sunny Boy cereal. This morning, we had porridge, made with Old Fashioned Rolled Oats from Can-Oat Milling. We picked up this product at the oats conference in Winnipeg in early December. The Flax […] Read more

MSW, RSW Relationship with ex bothers spouse Q: I began a live-in relationship with a man a year ago. We plan to be married in the near future. For the past two months, a woman with whom he had a relationship for a couple of years has been calling every week. He sees no harm […] Read more

Who is responsible? Q: I am divorced with children at home. I was in a supportive relationship for several years with a man who is also divorced and has children. Not only did the two of us grow together, but so did our families. We had considered buying a new home together, but nothing suitable […] Read more

Kicking the habit can be a difficult process I am happy to deliver my first article of the new century. So far I am Y2K compliant. However, the clutter and disorganization that lurk in my home and closets have not gone away with the 20th century. While trying to get organized I was inspired by […] Read more

The flu bug was an unwelcome visitor during our holidays. It probably found some of us at our most susceptible because we were tired and out of our routines. To combat the aches, pains, fever, stuffy head, runny nose and fatigue, many of our favorite home remedies were tried. They included two Aspirin, a hot […] Read more

Social programs All kinds of achievements in the 20th century have recently been discussed in the media. One that has been overlooked took place in the last 35 years. It is major improvement in services and life opportunities for mentally handicapped people. Improved educational and social support programs mean people who suffer from mental handicaps, […] Read more

As a TEAM, we decided to reflect on our remembrances and reflections of this century, and ponder what the 21st century will bring. Since Emmie Oddie wrote our predecessor column I’d Like to Know for a good portion of the century, I called to chat with her. Emmie was looking forward to spending time during […] Read more