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  • These Songs Will Make You Smile Today

    My music library is full of incredible music and memories, and it has always helped me overcome sadness and loneliness. Hopefully, these songs will bring a smile to your face today. I change the song selection every few days, so please bookmark this page. Dedicated to Alice & Peter Hrehoruk.…

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  • How I Changed My Appearance Today

    How I Changed My Appearance Today

    Here are the before-and-after pictures of me getting my head and face shaved by Annette tonight. I sat in a chair in the middle of…

  • An Update From The Oldest Teenager In Canada

    An Update From The Oldest Teenager In Canada

    Originally published February 6, 2026 I chose the funny title because I wanted to let you know it wouldn’t be a depressing story. I have…

  • Here’s Why I Now Hug Trees

    Here’s Why I Now Hug Trees

    Originally published August 31, 2015 Here’s why I now hug trees and what I learned from other tree huggers who convinced me it happens when…

  • When It’s Time To Wave Goodbye

    When It’s Time To Wave Goodbye

    Dear Readers, I met with Dr. Donald Anderson, my ENT surgeon, yesterday afternoon, and it wasn’t good news. I have terminal cancer, and there is…

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