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THE THIRD PERIOD
why retirement is fun! - family - travel - activism - wellness - golf
After working in the corporate world for 35 years I am so lucky to now enjoy my time with my best friend, our five children, and our amazing extended family and friends. I want to try and share the experiences that we now have through family, activism, travel, golf and so much more! We intend to totally enjoy the third period of our life, who knows we might even go into overtime!
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Delicious Great Wines Under 20 That Won't Break the Bank - updated September 2025
I still think you can get lots of great wines for under $20. Introduction Wine lovers rejoice! Whether you're a seasoned connoisseur or...
tgandco2
Sep 2512 min read
Rethinking Taxes - Is it Time to Feel Better About Paying Taxes?
Introduction Taxes are often viewed as a necessary evil, a burden that we all must bear. But what if we could change our perspective on...
tgandco2
Sep 257 min read
Australia Restaurants, Campsites, Campervan, Hiking and more ... all the stuff we used during 5 weeks in Australia
The 12 Apostles on the Great Ocean Road Teresa and I spent five amazing weeks in Australia. It was our first visit, and we chose to drive...
tgandco2
Sep 116 min read
The 8 Best Tour Activities We Did in Australia
Teresa and I recently returned from five amazing weeks in Australia. It was our first visit, but not our last. Given Australia's size, we...
tgandco2
Sep 115 min read
Our Amazing 5-week itinerary in Australia
Spectacular sunrise at Cape Tribulation. Just one of many beautiful experiences during our 5 weeks. Australia has always been on our list...
tgandco2
Feb 2310 min read
Is health care in Ontario a disaster?
Disaster is probably too strong a word, although many would say it is not strong enough. I think the Ontario Health Care system (OHIP)...
tgandco2
Jan 2113 min read
Trudeau's dismal support of the TRC - we should be embarrassed as Canadians
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, issued the following statements after receiving the Final Report of the Truth and Reconciliation...
tgandco2
May 20, 20247 min read
48 hours in Cartagena (and 12 in Panama City)
One of the amazing examples of street art in Getsemania I know that title might sound like a movie but it was a real-life experience. Two...
tgandco2
Apr 22, 20247 min read
5 Best Restaurants in Phoenix
Hamachi grapefruit and avocado from Hai Noon ... delicious! Best is a very subjective word. It is better to say I am writing about the 5...
tgandco2
Apr 18, 20248 min read
How to improve at Golf ... Fitness ... Tai Chi
My drive at the Links at Arizona Biltmore. The golf lessons are paying off! I feel like there has been an explosion in the...
tgandco2
Mar 21, 20248 min read
I Joined a Political Party (then quit)
I have never been a member of any political party. Although I have a keen interest in current affairs and follow politics closely, I have...
tgandco2
Dec 31, 20239 min read
What to pack on the Camino Frances (and what not to pack)
Here is my Osprey Farpoint 55 knapsack that I carried for 779 km on the Camino Frances. It is a fantastic bag which I highly recommend....
tgandco2
Dec 28, 202310 min read
The Camino Frances - Our Epic Adventure
Teresa and I at the Cathedral in Santiago de Compostela after completing the 779 km Camino de Santiago Frances. What an incredible...
tgandco2
Dec 23, 202311 min read
The 5 Best Albergues on the Camino Frances (that we stayed at)
Gite Bidean in St Jean Pied de Port was our number one ranked Albergue (and the first one we stayed at) during our 779 km trek across...
tgandco2
Dec 23, 202310 min read
10 Tips to make your Camino experience (much) more enjoyable
Teresa and I just returned from walking the Camino de Santiago Frances (walking doesn't accurately describe the experience but more on...
tgandco2
Dec 23, 202315 min read
My Golf (fan) Grand Slam
You have probably never heard of the "fan grand slam". That makes sense as it is a term made up by our middle son Kevin, who has a...
tgandco2
Jun 18, 202313 min read
Ten best things we did in Southern California
I don't feel the need to visit the same place year after year or even frequently, but California is an exception. Teresa's sister has...
tgandco2
Mar 28, 202311 min read
Ten Great Things to do in Oahu, Hawaii
So many amazing views in Hawaii! We have been fortunate to travel to Hawaii a number of times. In addition to the fact that Hawaii is...
tgandco2
Mar 21, 202310 min read
Did Anything Good Come Out of COVID?
I want to be careful about discussing this subject because clearly, COVID was a horrendous occurrence. The pandemic has claimed the lives...
tgandco2
Dec 29, 202216 min read
Ten Best Wines under $20
The title above is definitely misleading. I don't think there is a definitive "best" list for anything. It is probably more accurate to...
tgandco2
Dec 13, 20224 min read
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