Have you picked up the May issue of Zoomer magazine yet? In my new regular column, “Why I Live Here,” you can explore the city of Guelph through the eyes of Guinness record-breaking weightlifter Walter Urban. He may be strong, but he has a soft spot for this community, and he’ll tell you why. I’m [...]
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Blog News, and the Lowdown on a Town
Posted in Awards, Print articles, Websites on May 10, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
Three Cheers for Boomers
Posted in Awards, Online articles on July 4, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
As baby boomers reach their 50s and 60s, they’re looking for more accessible products and services. And more companies are providing them. It’s a welcome change for people with disabilities who’ve long had trouble finding products geared to their needs. Read more in my new story on Reader’s Digest’s website. And if you happen to [...]
Article Wins North American Award
Posted in Awards on May 5, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
I was very pleased to learn this week that my recent magazine story on incontinence has been put in the spotlight. My article, which appeared in the November/December issue of Best Health magazine, won a 2011 Excellence in Urology Health Reporting Award, presented by the American Urological Association. My article came first in the “Consumer [...]
Blog Wins Award!
Posted in Awards on April 2, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
I’m utterly thrilled to announce that my 50 Good Deeds blog is the first-ever winner of a 2011 Best Health Blog Award in the “Embrace Life” category. Best Health magazine, produced by Reader’s Digest, created the “Embrace Life” category to recognize a blog that focuses on charitable living, humour and personal growth. The three other [...]
Math Fun with Your Kids
Posted in Awards, Print articles, Websites on February 24, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Who says arithmetic can’t be a thrill? My education story, “Sum Fun,” appears in the new March issue of Today’s Parent magazine. The article offers plenty of ways you can make math fun for your small-sized students. In other news, my 50 Good Deeds blog has been selected as a finalist in the national 2011 [...]
National Magazine Award Nominations
Posted in Awards on April 22, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
From over 2000 submissions, the shortlist has been announced for this year’s National Magazine Awards. I’m thrilled that my article, “Dating for Boomers with Baggage,” published in CARP magazine, made the cut. I’m among esteemed company, judging from the full list of nominees announced on http://www.magazine-awards.com. This is my first year entering the competition. [...]
