Thursday, October 16, 2025– by Dave Jaffe What a wonderful benefit is AARP magazine even though the pages are too slick for my aged fingers to turn and the print way too tiny to read. Chockablock with pertinent information for seniors (formerly “old people”) the magazine does a great job of reminding us that our…
Crocs may not be your cup of tea – and they weren’t mine – but this phone case might have converted me. The SLBS x Crocs collab has taken the quirkiest part of Crocs and turned it into phone fashion, and I didn’t think I needed it… but the more I stare, maybe I do?…
Wednesday, September 10, 2025– by Dave Jaffe Hiking as exercise combines all the benefits of walking with the potential for sudden violent lonely death. For those with a love of the outdoors—sometimes referred to as “Nature”—hiking can fill one with a sense of awe and freedom. For non hikers, it’s more a sense of…
As many of us have adapted to working from home post-pandemic, our routines – and those of our pets – have shifted in unexpected ways. While our feline coworkers often inspire, distract, or simply curl up in our laps, more independent cats might prefer their own space. The desk-mounted Ergo Purrch, makes it easy to…
Every once in a while, I come across an artist whose work both amazes and delights me – and this time, that artist is Werner Bronkhorst. A former furniture designer, Bronkhorst began experimenting with leftover plaster, layering it onto canvases before painting tiny, detailed figures within the textured surfaces. While plaster art isn’t new to…
The Purr Podcast episode that cat owners MUST WATCH! Dr. Mike Lappin is on the Purr Podcast to dive into a very important and timely topic: H5N1 avian influenza or bird flu in cats. What do we know? What should we worry about? And how do we keep our feline friends safe? Purr Podcast is hosted by…
I already have more catchalls than surfaces to put them on, but these glossy, candy-toned trays by Shistine have me reconsidering my limits. Measuring just 4.25″ × 3″ × 1″, each mini polymer clay “pool” is the perfect place to toss in your tiniest treasures – no water required. I especially love the playful color…
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Endangered species in Ontario are under threat by Bill 5 The beautiful natural landscapes that Hazel loves are in danger. Ontario residents, we need to come together to mobilize against Premier Doug Ford’s detrimental Bill 5, the Protect Ontario by Unleashing our Economy Act, 2025 to protect the Endangered Species Act and preserve our democracy. According…
