Not sure where to go with your career? Why not get AU accreditation and then study to become a pilot? A degree in management and teaching seems compatible with piloting as do degrees in French, politics—or nursing. After all, what deathly ill soul doesn’t cry out for a doctor onboard a flight? But what do… Read more »
Dear Barb: My mother is 56 years old and was diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer. She was given approximately one year to live. She was completely devastated, as was our whole family. My aunt died three years ago from the same thing and it was an awful and painful death for her. Mom doesn’t… Read more »
You don’t need dimples to have Cindy Crawford’s look. You can settle instead for a Cindy Crawford bod. I’ll share Cindy Crawford’s diet and fitness routine and compare it to my active lifestyle. If I can claim a fit bod at nearly fifty, so can all you AU femmes (and fellows). But let’s face it,… Read more »
Do you want to tip into health-nut status? No shame in that label. But do one better and claim the status of health coconut. Now, that’s a tasty way to shine your skin, teeth, and hair. I use coconut oil throughout the day. With coconut oil, you can “condition your hair … hydrat[e] your skin… Read more »
“Remember there’s no such thing as a small act of kindness. Every act creates a ripple with no logical end.” – Scott Adams I know I should be boycotting Facebook like my socially conscious cohorts, but it’s just such a handy way to stay connected with friends and family back home and to share a… Read more »
Last week, we highlighted some logistical considerations to get you to Athabasca. This week, we share a few tips to get you through your big day. AU Convocation info. Make sure you know where you need to be and when. The more you know, the less you’ll stress! Read every page on AU’s Convocation site. … Read more »
Dear Barb: Hi, I got a strange call from a young lady who was claiming to be my daughter. She told me her mother’s name and where she lived. I did not recognize her name, although she did grow up in my old neighborhood. She wants to meet with me, but I’m reluctant. When I… Read more »
Dear Barb: I’m planning a dinner party but almost everyone has some kind of food issue. For example, one person is gluten free, one is on a keto diet, one is vegetarian and one is allergic to nuts. I don’t know what to do! Should I just prepare dinner and hope for the best! Janine…. Read more »
Persistently studying every spare moment, reading stacks of texts, and writing all winter, sometimes we go for weeks before glancing up to see what’s going on around us. Gradually, the snow has melted, the car windows no longer require scraping, and green blades of grass begin resolutely poking out of the ground. If your neck… Read more »
“Time isn’t the main thing. It’s the only thing.” – Miles Davis Here’s some good news for those of you balancing heavy course loads, family responsibilities, work, and who knows what else: Time is malleable, and, with a few small life changes, you can benefit from some of the infinite possibilities it offers. Humanity can… Read more »