SIS WAS HERE: A BLOG

Sis lived to 101+. This blog is inspired by her kind, uplifting spirit, commitment to connection, and uninhibited openness to new and exciting experiences.

Enjoy the journey.

101+ Ways to Hug - Smile - Walk - Talk - Help

Nancy

Apr 24, 2020
1 min

Sis the Filmmaker

Sis' digital story: At 101+, Sis appreciated a good story. And she loved to tell a story! She wrote and voiced this digital story in...

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Nancy

Nov 29, 2022
1 min

Places + Faces: An Upcoming Project!

Excited to say that digital story makers and coaches will be gathering at the Thunder Bay Museum this week. Can't wait to share the...

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Nancy

Nov 3, 2022
1 min

Nancy on Ageless Grace® TV!

Check out Nancy on the webcast TV show, "Ageless Grace® TV - Living a Graceful Life," with Denise Medved, Founder of Ageless Grace®.

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Nancy

Feb 10, 2022
1 min

Curling Days in Thunder Bay

It was an exciting time as Thunder Bay welcomed the best women curlers from all across Canada to the 2022 Scotties Tournament of Hearts,...

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Nancy

Oct 21, 2021
1 min

The Herb Harvest

It's the time of year to gather those wonderful herbs from the garden to help us add a little ommpphh to our winter meals. Watch Nancy...

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Nancy

Oct 19, 2021
1 min

What's for Supper?

Looking for something that can make for a versatile meal - or meals? Check out how Nancy prepares a rotisserie chicken purchased at a...

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Nancy

May 5, 2021
1 min

Happy Mother's Day

Here's to moms everywhere and to the skills we learn at our mother's side. My mom was a master tea sandwich maker. She had the pleasure...

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Nancy

Mar 9, 2021
1 min

Photos in Time

Where were you when the new reality struck? I was at the Thunder Bay Art Gallery. It was Thursday, March 12, 2020. The Gallery closed...

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Nancy

Dec 14, 2020
2 min

Thanks to Santa and friends…

During this festive season, I think back to pre-2020 when we could hug our friends and neighbors. That gesture of connection and love has...

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Nancy

Dec 8, 2020
1 min

Nancy on CBC Radio

On Dec 6th, Nancy was interviewed by Amy Hadley on CBC Radio about Age BIG @ Home. She developed the program based on Sis' five...

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Nancy

Nov 20, 2020
1 min

Give Back Economy Podcast

Check out Nancy on the Give Back Economy podcast, a podcast dedicated to social responsibility practices for businesses and non-profits...

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nangus6

Nov 12, 2020
1 min

The Straw Hat

Sis enjoyed sitting outdoors. When she owned her house she was especially fond of sitting in the breezeway that separated her house from...

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nangus6

Oct 29, 2020
1 min

The Telephone Tree

The old-fashioned telephone tree was important to Sis. She was a volunteer caller for many non-profits. I remember her phoning folks to...

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nangus6

Oct 15, 2020
2 min

The Glasses

What would we do without sunglasses? I've given up on prescription ones because I've lost so many prescription sunnies...and they are...

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nangus6

Oct 1, 2020
2 min

The Summer Sun dress

If you ever went shopping with Sis there were no wishy-washy decisions. She was a woman who knew her style, her colours, her likes and...

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nangus6

Sep 17, 2020
1 min

Camping wasn't Sis' Cup of Tea

Before I was born my parents had a camp on Lake Superior which happens to be the largest fresh-water lake in the world. My mom Sis hated...

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nangus6

Jul 22, 2020
1 min

Soap Opera Saga

Yes, Sis loved her soap. She remembered her mom's neighbours gathering in the McComb living room to watch The Edge of Night. But mom...

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nangus6

Jul 15, 2020
1 min

When Sis met The Hurricane

Sis had opinions. And she loved to hear opinions from others. Age Friendly Thunder Bay hosted a gathering of seniors to determine...

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Nancy

Jul 8, 2020
1 min

Who needs a diet?!

Sis Advice: Eat everything in moderation. Sis never dieted but she did enjoy her food. Her secret for maintaining her weight - just...

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Nancy

Jul 1, 2020
2 min

Photos travel!

Connecting Canadian and Italian Heroes start with one photo: I have been enjoying more phone calls lately. It’s great to check in with...

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