THERE YOU GO!!!!!!!
Tuesday, February 06, 2007
BOOMERITIS!!!!
The oldest of Canada’s almost 10 million baby boomers — people born between 1946 and 1964 — are entering their early 60s with a litany of joint, muscle and bone complaints arising from years of trying to stay active on aging frames. As is typical of the baby boomer generation they need to title everything and have dubbed this generational disintegration "boomeritis". Now I am a "wee" bit beyond this age group and there is my brother Ken who is older than dirt but we realize there is quite a backlog of folks waiting on hip and knee replacements - fortunately because I am much younger than my brother I am not in need of such procedures yet. The fact of the matter is boomers have little tolerance for immobility and pain and as a result there is an explosion in hip and knee replacements which is playing havoc with health care costs. I still think "arthritis" sounds more sophisticated than "boomeritis" so I shall stick with my arthritis complaints.
The oldest of Canada’s almost 10 million baby boomers — people born between 1946 and 1964 — are entering their early 60s with a litany of joint, muscle and bone complaints arising from years of trying to stay active on aging frames. As is typical of the baby boomer generation they need to title everything and have dubbed this generational disintegration "boomeritis". Now I am a "wee" bit beyond this age group and there is my brother Ken who is older than dirt but we realize there is quite a backlog of folks waiting on hip and knee replacements - fortunately because I am much younger than my brother I am not in need of such procedures yet. The fact of the matter is boomers have little tolerance for immobility and pain and as a result there is an explosion in hip and knee replacements which is playing havoc with health care costs. I still think "arthritis" sounds more sophisticated than "boomeritis" so I shall stick with my arthritis complaints.
Monday, February 05, 2007
CONGRATULATIONS TO KEVIN ON HIS HERITAGE AWARD
CERTIFICATE OF MERIT- Infill
321 Fairmont Avenue
Ward 15 - Councillor Christine Leadman
This project involved the construction of an addition to the concrete block house at 321 Fairmont Avenue on the footprint of a former summer kitchen. The house features craftsman-inspired details such as overhanging eaves and robust wood decoration on each of its elevations. The proportions and finishes of the addition enhance the character of the house.
Receiving certificates:
- Edward Livingstone and Johnna MacCormick
- Kevin Deevey, Kevin Deevey Architect
- Vincent de Beer, Vincent de Beer General Contracting Inc.
Saturday, February 03, 2007