Category Archives: Aging

Father’s Day in a Hospital Bed

Posted on June 13, 2011 by Karyn Climans

Last year for Father’s Day, I wrote a tribute to my dad who was killed in a car accident in 1988. This year it seems fitting to write a post about my father-in-law, Jack, who is currently undergoing major surgery. … Continue reading →

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Real Beauty

Posted on November 18, 2010 by Karyn Climans

How would you describe someone you regard as beautiful? Please take a second and think of at least 6 adjectives you would use to characterize him or her. And now, I’ve got one more favour to ask. Classify those attributes … Continue reading →

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Young At Heart

Posted on October 3, 2010 by Karyn Climans

81 years old and still rollerblading every day when the weather permits. He calls himself Rollerblader Joe and he can be spotted around the lakes of Southern Ontario wearing his Tail Wags Beaver helmet cover. His philosophy in life that … Continue reading →

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I love my breasts!

Posted on October 1, 2010 by Karyn Climans

I love my breasts! They are definitely a part of my physique that makes me feel feminine and sexy. They also fed my sons for the first year of their lives. So I’d miss my breasts if they were gone … Continue reading →

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Get Your Butt Over Here

Posted on September 24, 2010 by Karyn Climans

Have you ever experienced the feeling when you are anxious and someone tries to make you laugh? I didn’t know whether to laugh or cry when I walked up to the doors of the Endocrinology department and saw the sign … Continue reading →

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Words of Wisdom

Posted on September 10, 2010 by Karyn Climans

A friend of mine recently wrote the following and I loved it so much that I wanted to share it with you: My perspective on getting older will forever be impacted by the death of my 54 year old brother … Continue reading →

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Isn’t Aging FUN?

Posted on August 28, 2010 by Karyn Climans

Isn’t getting older fun? It’s not the new gray hairs that bug me. I think they actually look like very natural highlights in my light brown hair. Or the decrease in my metabolism. I’m saving a fortune on groceries now … Continue reading →

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