Category: Voices

  • Solutions & Substitutions by Reena: Getting Rid of Ants in the House

    Solutions & Substitutions by Reena: Getting Rid of Ants in the House

    By Reena Nerbas Cleaning Toilet Bowl Dear Reena, I am looking for a solution for cleaning the toilet bowl, instead of the bottle of blue solution from the store. Thanks, Pat Dear Pat, Make that toilet bowl sparkle by pouring a little shampoo or dish soap onto a pumice stone and gently, rubbing the inside…

  • Planet Waves Horoscopes: July 24 – 31, 2017

    Planet Waves Horoscopes: July 24 – 31, 2017

    By Eric Francis Coppolino ARIES — People, especially younger ones, are systematically having their courage bred out of them. Older people tend to become more reserved and conservative because they think they have more to lose. Young ones have always provided a resource of willingness to try something new for its own sake. Sadly, that’s…

  • From My Bookshelf: Atul Gawande

    From My Bookshelf: Atul Gawande

    By Lynn Willoughby Being Mortal ~ Atul Gawande “From Atul Gawande, a book that has the potential to change medicine – and lives.” Gawande is a practicing surgeon.  In this book of non-fiction he examines the limitations, the failures and the suffering that often precede death.  And he discussed how we can do better. Gawande’s…

  • Solutions & Substitutions by Reena: Apple Butter

    Solutions & Substitutions by Reena: Apple Butter

    By Reena Nerbas Ant Invasion Dear Reena, I have a huge invasion of tiny ants in my pantry. Help! Janice Dear Janice, Remove all food from the pantry. Throw away any open containers or packages. Spray the pantry with ‘Raid Ant Killer’, and look for a product with a two-week residual. After two weeks, wipe…

  • Planet Waves Horoscopes: July 17 – 24, 2017

    Planet Waves Horoscopes: July 17 – 24, 2017

    By Eric Francis Coppolino   ARIES — This week will be full of surprises, with Mars starting off the festivities by making a square to Uranus. I’m ethically obliged to give the accident warning associated with this aspect: if you’re doing something like climbing a ladder, make sure someone spots you. If you’re chopping vegetables, stay…

  • Faith Forum ~ Personal Wounds That Heal?

    Faith Forum ~ Personal Wounds That Heal?

    By Gloria Wessner               Personal wounds………..we all get them —-sometimes physical in nature; a chronic, debilitating disease or condition left from an accident; emotional – a spouse or partner has walked out on you; perhaps leaving you as a single parent with no support; a close friend won’t have…

  • From My Bookshelf: Paul Kalanithi

    From My Bookshelf: Paul Kalanithi

    By Lynn Willoughby When Breath Becomes Air ~ Paul Kalanithi I put off reading this book for a long time as the content sounded very grim.  Now, I wish I had read it sooner.  And while I seldom re-read a book, this IS one I will visit again. It is the autobiographical memoirs of Paul’s…

  • Solutions & Substitutions by Reena: Wasps

    Solutions & Substitutions by Reena: Wasps

    By Reena Nerbas Wasps Dear Reena, Do you have any ideas regarding how to keep wasps away? Douglas Dear Douglas, If you notice wasps building a nest in the same space year after year, purchase an artificial wasp nest. Or make your own by blowing up a brown paper lunch bag and closing it with…

  • Planet Waves Horoscopes: July 10 – 17, 2017

    Planet Waves Horoscopes: July 10 – 17, 2017

    By Eric Francis Coppolino ARIES — This week, the element of surprise will be running strong in all facets of your life. You can only prepare by being flexible and maintaining situational awareness. That means paying attention to your surroundings, and tracking the relationships between the people around you. This counts even when you’re in…

  • From My Bookshelf: David Sedaris

    From My Bookshelf: David Sedaris

    By Lynn Willoughby Theft By Finding ~ David Sedaris While this book is not the typical Sedaris book that I was expecting, it is still witty, poignent and laugh out loud funny.  It is a series of excerpts from his own autobiographical journals – which may or may not be edited!  Nothing is sacred –…

  • Solutions & Substitutions by Reena: Cleaning Heirloom Platinum Engagement Ring

    Solutions & Substitutions by Reena: Cleaning Heirloom Platinum Engagement Ring

    By Reena Nerbas Clean the Driveway Dear Reena, I don’t own a pressure washer. What is the best way for me to regularly clean my driveway? Tyrone Dear Tyrone, Here are a few methods for effectively cleaning a concrete driveway. Combine water with dish soap. Scrub the driveway and rinse with water. Or 1 cup…

  • Planet Waves Horoscope: July 3 – 10, 2017

    Planet Waves Horoscope: July 3 – 10, 2017

    By Eric Francis Coppolino ARIES — This week builds to its peak with the July 9 Full Moon in Capricorn, the sign that for you is associated with your professional ambitions and your reputation. Potent forces are at work: among them, the Moon is conjunct the distant and soulful planet Pluto. You’re approaching a turning…

  • From My Bookshelf: How to Be a Canadian

    From My Bookshelf: How to Be a Canadian

    By Lynn Willoughby How to be a Canadian ~ Will and Ian Ferguson I am a fan of Will Ferguson and his brand of sarcastic humour always hits my funny bone.  This book is no exception.  It is a light hearted satire on all things Canadian, with chapters on beer, sex, politics, the weather, curling…

  • Solutions & Substitutions by Reena: Dealing with Sow Bugs

    Solutions & Substitutions by Reena: Dealing with Sow Bugs

    By: Reena Nerbas Sow Bugs Dear Reena, We have sow bugs in our house (which are very common in our area). I have heard that keeping moisture out of the basement really helps but is there any other solution to get rid of them? Thank-you, Pat Dear Jean, As you mentioned, sow bugs are a…

  • Planet Waves Horoscopes: June 26 – July 3, 2017

    Planet Waves Horoscopes: June 26 – July 3, 2017

    By Eric Francis Coppolino ARIES — There’s a clairvoyant quality to your chart at the moment, an opening to the subtle realms. This happens from time to time, as you’ve experienced personally. When it does, it’s necessary to mind your boundaries. You might want to avoid crowded taverns where there are a lot of inebriated…