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This is the inaugural edition (second round) of the That's how I see it! Newsletter-so welcome!

We'll try to be entertaining, informative, with a little bit of something for everyone. Maybe even bring a little controversy to your life and/a smile to your lips once in a while.

 Hi, how was your week? Mine was great--took the grandkids, wife and daughter--or rather they took me--the Museum of Man & Nature. Spent today dealing with pirates, buried treasure, replica of a pirate ship and Miliah's favourite memory-a manikin doctor sawing the leg off a sailor.

A very good person I knew passed away a week ago. We didn't see much of each other, our lives led us in different directions but when we did cross paths I knew he was special, he was a genuinely good man. He loved his family, music, God-- he loved his life. This world is better for him having been in it.

When someone dies that I care about I am reminded of my own mortality. His passing certainly got me thinking about my own life--where I am at, and what I still want to do/accomplish/visit/feel - I plan to work on this.

Hi, how are things with you? Interesting week for me. I made one of those "Defining Moment" decisions this week and have mixed feelings about it. 

What's happening with you? Anything you can share? How about your perspective on something that gets your ire up? Write it up and send it in.

Heading out on holidays on Wed. (3/25) so the newsletter will be down for awhile.

Please feel free to share the newsletter with those on your mailing list.

Educational Suicide

Cluttering Up Your Mind

Researchers estimate the average person has 60,000 thoughts per day--most of them repetitive and useless. This steady loop of worries, fantasies, judgments and memories running on our cerebral sprockets can make for fascinating theatre--providing we know how to turn off the projector (before we get sick).                                                                 Carolin Vesely

Is it ever too late to regain balance in a relationship?

Can a relationship end - of course! Sometimes so much damage is done, mainly through poor communication, misunderstanding and assumption making, that the will to carry on, to try again, gets lost. Couples can go on for a very long time "trying", but like adding weights to the old scales of justice, one pound or one thing more can tip the "that's it" scale and the feelings shut down and the relationship is virtually over.

Due to the great weather we are having and the plethora of emails I am receiving from various golf courses that are still open- you will find this week's newsletter a little heavy on golf!

Golf ... A game where the ball always lies poorly and players well.

Golf--Very Profitable

 Newsletter Vol.  # 57     That's how I see it!

Getting Started

Mr. Smith And His Cheap Rental Car (A Cayman Island Experience)

My mother taught me not to talk to strangers.
I taught my kids not to talk to strangers.
Now my kid is telling her kids not to talk to strangers.

Perhaps it is okay to talk to a stranger when you're 74 and the person you're speaking with has a common annoyance.

 Hello and welcome to Vol. # 11

What you'll find in this weeks newsletter: the importance of kids having the freedom to roam their community and How times have changed; the effect of daylight on moods-SAD; perhaps neither plastic or paper bags are best for the environment; watch out for those robots that react to lies; why therapists avoid research; and Reader Response from Ken and Ray.

Hello and welcome to Vol. # 12

What you'll find in this weeks newsletter: kudos to West Side Story; an article on our healthcare system entitled Wait Times; what Sir William Laurier has to say about being Canadian; a follow-up article on how too much sitting may be killing us; and what a Reader has to say. 

Rainbow Stage: West Side Story

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What you'll find in this weeks newsletter: an interesting and direct article entitled What Should We Tell People Who Want To Come To Canada? Followed by some humour That's When The Fight Started. What do you think about seeing a depressed doctor?, a short on Peanut Butter, some quotes and Reader Responses.

What Should We Tell People Who Want To Come To Canada?

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What you'll find in this weeks newsletter: is the Student Loan Program ripping us off; legal assisted suicide is very close; a teacher answers the question: What Do You Make? What is the best predictor of workplace injury? Stress; attempts at humour; and Reader Response.

Student Loans -A Rip-Off!

Did you know?

Hello and welcome to this week's hot and sweaty newsletter

What you'll find in this weeks newsletter: Separation, I really don't get it; so which country does Red Stripe come from-Quiz; do you know the difference between Relative Humidity and Humidex? I didn't; should we stay together in a marriage for the sake of the kids? There are salesman and then there is Little Johnny; a historic sight-the Cornish Library; and Reader Response.

Newsletter Vol. # 17 That's how I see it!

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What you'll find in this weeks newsletter: What's going on in our society, are we falling apart? Are marriages better or worse than they were in our parent's time? Want to live longer, then walk; weight and who it is feeling it; Golf is the answer, who cares what the question; be careful what You ask a Georgia grandmother; Reader Response to an article I previously wrote on obesity.

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What you'll find in this weeks newsletter: Excerpts from my book on Interpersonal Communication; get you thinking with the Quiz; Did you know...; you won't believe the Notes to School written by parents; Depressed Lawyers and Reader Contribution.

Interpersonal Communication

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What you'll find in this weeks newsletter: the problem with Gambling; some stuff about Wellness; 99 Stupid Things... the dark side of E-mail Overload; Dr. Joyce Brothers from her book Widowed; who is Andre Aubin? Reader Response.

Gambling

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What you'll find in this weeks newsletter: an article on Wellness; some quotes from Gabore Mate's book, Scattered Minds; Virgina Satir on Self-Esteem; what is friendship? Two Tough Questions; communication-Just Listen; and Reader Response.

Wellness-It's a Choice                

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What you'll find in this weeks newsletter: What's Happening to the Family; take the political election quiz and see which party you align with the most; goals, purpose, self-fulfillment and Viktor Frankl; a dicey Craig's List Ad; just what are the Benefits of Walking? Quiz #3; what might help prevent Prostate Cancer? Reader Response.

What's Happening to the Family?

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What you'll find in this weeks newsletter: lets fool around with Infidelity; quotes from Warren Buffet, Groucho Marx, Will Rogers, and Norman Vincent Peale; what are Migrane Headaches? Walking info; Old Age antidotes; Obesity in the Middle East-quite a problem; Did You Know?

Infidelity

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What you'll find in this weeks newsletter: Electronic Cheating; an insight into the Sickness & Wellness Industries; my signature message that I write in my books-Take care of yourself first, then take care of others! A problem in school solved-lipstick on mirrors; what is Tendinitis? Getting Old can be funny; Joan Jack on what aboriginal woman fear most.

Electronic Cheating?

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What you'll find in this weeks newsletter: a continued theme for Unsupervised Play for kids; lets support our local golf courses because Golf-Is Not Just a Game; how about some interesting facts about our earth; the Peanut Butter - Almond Butter war is heating up; and a golf joke (I hope).

Unsupervised Play

Newsletter Vol. # 26 That's how I see it!

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What you'll find in this weeks newsletter: It's Just a Job...; Quiz to stump you; story of Twenty Dollars; Movement affects thinking and feeling; something you always wanted to know: Music To Be Buried By; and It is important to have an occupation after retirement.

It's Just A Job - No It's Not!

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What you'll find in this weeks newsletter: two articles written by two great Canadians; Did You Know; and appropriate article for this time of year on Seasonal Affective Disorder; some info on a coffee house; and a little humour with That's When The Fight Started.

What Is Canada Becoming? Is Canada's Tolerance Misplaced?

Hello and welcome to this week's newsletter. What a weekend-Grey Cup, Santa Clause Parade, Black Friday-great if you like to be where there is lots of people.
I have it on good authority that some of you are sharing this newsletter with friends as far away as Ireland and New Zealand. Well will just have to put a ---continuation of this practise. It's ok to share!

Hello and welcome to this week's newsletter. What a weekend-Grey Cup, Santa Clause Parade, Black Friday-great if you like to be where there is lots of people.
I have it on good authority that some of you are sharing this newsletter with friends as far away as Ireland and New Zealand. Well will just have to put a ---continuation of this practise. It's ok to share!

Hi, another week closer to spring. We are going to short cut spring by visiting the Caymans at the end of March for several weeks. Our son and sister and family all reside in this tropical paradise. By the way we are taking this holiday only because it's good for our health which will increase our productivity and quality of this newsletter--so in essence we are doing this holiday thing just for you. Ahg! (See article below)

Hi, another week closer to spring. We are going to short cut spring by visiting the Caymans at the end of March for several weeks. Our son and sister and family all reside in this tropical paradise. By the way we are taking this holiday only because it's good for our health which will increase our productivity and quality of this newsletter--so in essence we are doing this holiday thing just for you. Ahg! (See article below)

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What you'll find in this weeks newsletter: a sensitive topic in Canada-Marijuana; some over-the-top self-promotion; stupid can be funny; and a response to a Reader' Response.

Marijuana

Traditionally my stance on this drug has been: don't legalize it but don't make it a criminal offence for those who do use it (does not include distributors). I guess that's not really much of a stance, kind of wishy-washy.

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What you'll find in this weeks newsletter: The Truth and Reconciliation Commission-hopefully a start of a process; a bit on Obesity; if you want to learn you have to learn to listen-The Meaning of Life; Driverless Cars; A Test For Old Kids; a bit on Anger; and Reader Response.

Hello and welcome to this week's newsletter and last one of 2015.

What you'll find in this weeks newsletter: How time flies And Then It Is Winter; check out this postal code XOE OSO; don't get stumped -The Quiz; Drinking and Driving-just don't do it; An Ode to Grandpas; How do you keep a straight face; a very different Christmas Poem.

And Then It Is Winter

Newsletter Vol. # 33 That's how I see it!

Hello and welcome to this week's newsletter. Were a bit late in getting the New Year started but thanks to a bout of bronchitis and a computer breakdown my motivation "to give a damn" was at an all-time low. So a belated Happy New Year and lets get the first edition (#33) of 2016 up and at you.

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What you'll find in this weeks newsletter: its only just begun-theLegalizing Marijuana Debate; do you have your Health Care Directive in place? Is coffee good or bad for you-Coffee And Health? A dictionary definition of "Guts And Balls"; Reader Response.

The Legalizing Marijuana Debate

Hello and welcome to this week's newsletter. Just back from a wonderful trip to Victoria/Vancouver. We have family in both locations. I must admit I found the rain and cloud a bit much but family overcame the downside. My feet are just now getting dry/warm.

Downtown Victoria is very interesting with its many little unique shops, eating establishments and places for afternoon tea. The famous Empress hotel is presently getting a facelift; we did a walkabout and discovered that even afternoon tea would strain the budget.

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What you will find in this weeks newsletter: the tragedy of PTSD; the misfortune of Greece-how the mighty have fallen; Coffee House guests; let's play a little NHL Quiz; are we to protective of our children--My Mom Used To Cut Chicken; you certainly would wonder just How Court Reporters Keep A Straight Face; some interesting facts on the brain; and of course your feedback with Reader Response.

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What you will find in this weeks newsletter: Cellphones are putting me off; an excerpt from "Veronica Decides to Die" by Paulo Coelho; what I thought of The Heights; another new panacea drug for those dealing with feelings of inadequacy, shyness, and passivity-Cabernet Sauvignon; the cost of Workplace Stress; Road Rage-an explanation; the worlds most expensive pizza; Reader Response.

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What you will find in this weeks newsletter: an article on Assisted Suicide; good news for coffee drinkers; balance is the key to preventing burnout; what does it take to become an honorary Newfoundlander? Loyalty has to be earned; the funny side of tampons; Reader Response and a blurb on my first book I can have fun on a school night! or as it is known after five revisions--Finding Balance....

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What you will find in this weeks newsletter: really, I am in better shape as a married male--Marriage as a Health Aide; what to do in the case of an emergency; I love my bread-So What's the Matter With Wheat? APA Survey on Stress; and Reader Response.

Marriage as a Health Aide

Men experience an improvement in their health after they get married, women do not experience the same health benefits.

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What you will find in this weeks newsletter: Universal Daycare-do you care? Something from the book; "Scattered Minds"; Intrusive Parenting is bubble-wrapping our kids and they are paying the price; NHL Quiz; just what is The Connection Between Sleep and Weight; understanding Anger better; Reader Response.

Universal Daycare

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What you will find in this weeks newsletter: a rather lengthy article on Stress Management; Robert Rodale, editor of Prevention magazine talks about Wellness; a surprising reason why crime in Canada is falling; short quotes, humour and a very interesting Reader Response.

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What you will find in this weeks newsletter: what's the fuss about Fluoridation? The scoop on Disposable Plastic Water Bottles; Why No Jail? -for those responsible for the financial crash of 2008-09; Strategies-For-A-Healthy-Life-And-Workplace-employer and personally; and an interesting contribution by one of our readers.

Hello and welcome to this week's newsletter.

What you will find in this weeks newsletter: what's the fuss about Fluoridation? The scoop on Disposable Plastic Water Bottles; Why No Jail? -for those responsible for the financial crash of 2008-09; Strategies-For-A-Healthy-Life-And-Workplace-employer and personally; and an interesting contribution by one of our readers.

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What you will find in this weeks newsletter: How To Make New Friends When Your Older; are energy drinks getting a bad rap? Get the Kleenex ready, here is a tearjerker-It's What You Scatter; and Reader Response

Tough break, Shirley. I believe we have a flat tire on your side of the car.

Making New Friends With Less Stress: The Value Of Acquaintances

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What you will find in this week's newsletter: is it possible when we get old we could possibly get smarter? When we are Depression, it affects all aspects of our life; Listen Carefully you just might laugh yourself silly; some serious stuff about Insomnia and Diabetes; some theatre stuff.

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Newsletter Vol. # 46 That's how I see it!

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What you will find in this week's newsletter:
Digital Communication
First in a series of four articles on "Change"
Big 3&2--Managing Your Health
How about adding a little jazz to your Saturday?
Walking Relieves Depression
Exam-interesting questions, novel answers

Digital Communication

Hello and welcome to this week's newsletter. Goodbye

What you will find in this week's newsletter:
Teenagers-sex drugs and rock 'n roll
Forrest Gump-three questions that got him into heaven
Obesity-a national crisis
Second in a series on "Change"
Reader Response

Teenagers

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What you will find in this week's newsletter:
Home Remedies
Change Is About Options
Kids Get a D For Physical Activity
Our Vitamins Helpful Or Harmful?
... That's when the fight started
a convocation speech not to be missed on Regrets

AMAZING, SIMPLE HOME REMEDIES:

Hello and welcome to the 50th edition (2016) of That's how I see it!
We have had a great summer-lots of golf, summer theatre, grandkids over for weekends, the highlight was when we celebrated our 50th anniversary (people came from all over to celebrate with us), it was a glorious 3 days.

People have all gone home, the leaves are falling in abundance, it's dark by 7 pm, and there is a tension to finish all the "summer jobs" around the house. Fall is here-lets enjoy it before...

Here is what a reader expressed in comparing the summer Mid-Week newsletter and the That's how I see it! newsletter:

"I much prefer your new Mid-Week concept to your other blog. The Mid-Week is focused on your experience and knowledge, the other blog seems to be random thoughts with no cohesion, or connection to your message.
That's just the way I see it!!!"

There is a widespread belief that if a person can be convinced, allowed, or helped to express his feelings, he will in some way benefit from it. The belief that to discharge one's feelings is beneficial is also prevalent among the general public. Friends are encouraged to 'get it off their chests,' helped to 'blow off steam,' or to 'let it all hang out.' Sports or strenuous physical activities are lauded as a means of 'working off' feelings, particularly hostility, and it is accepted that there is some value in hitting, throwing, or breaking something when frustrated.

 Newsletter Vol. # 53     That's how I see it!

Just back from holidays and they were quite eventful. I'll give you an update on the Cayman holiday in a later newsletter but for now here are a few things to chew on: an article on Dirt, something on retirement, nuts, downside of sitting and anger.

I'd like to see some growth in the numbers of people who receive the newsletter and I need your help- how about encouraging a few new readers? Pass the newsletter on with your recommendation (but only if you can recommend it).

I picked up my tickets for the Winnipeg Jazz Festival in June-have you?

Hello and welcome to vol. #7-especially to you new readers. I guess some of you are listening and are spreading the word/newsletter.

Hello and welcome to Vol. #8. Thanks to you folks who are taking the time to respond-diverse and interesting responses to the articles. Thanks David for your original articles and for having the courage to share them with us.

What you'll find in this weeks newsletter:

Hello and welcome to Vol. # 10

What you'll find in this weeks newsletter: Anger is a choice; Did you know...; Golf and what it all means; Functional Foods; something about Too Much TV Being Unhealthy (who would have thought that); from our Readers; and the final chapter (thank goodness) of the Trip to the Caymans.

Hello and welcome to Vol. #9. Thanks to you folks who are taking the time to respond-you have some interesting perspectives!

What you'll find in this weeks newsletter: article to Forgive and Forget or Just Forget; several Did You Know pieces; Anger is a form of intimate communication; as if you didn't know already How to start a fight; a Reader Contribution; and Pt.2 of my Trip to Cayman.

Forgive and Forget or Just Forget

Newsletter Vol. #13 That's how I see it!

Hello and welcome to Vol. # 13

What you'll find in this weeks newsletter: The Rewards of a Loving Relationship; where is your government money being spent-99 Stupid things that your government did with your money; an article about Text Messaging; some humour-Quick Wit; information on a Coffee House; and feedback from our readers.

The Rewards Of A Loving Relationship Are Awesome!

Hi, were back! Had a great time on our holidays in the Caymans and now back to reality--I do love holidays and I do love coming home.

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