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Weekend Monk Would you shave your head on Friday to become a weekend Monk?

Why can't an Earthly castle Would you don a wig on Monday or a cottage or a tent to return to office life? be a soul's outward expression Would you give away your money that we're all here heaven-sent? to be freed from Earthly chains?

Let's have fun with our creations.

Once you long for nothing We can even keep our hair! there is nothing left to gain.

Yet retain those inner aspects Or is the choice that simple? that the monk would like to share.

Does it have to be extreme?

Let's do a jig and sing a song Is the Earth experience Let's laugh and skip and play. a waking, walking dream?

The inner monastery Do Earthly riches really bind can transform without delay the soul from its ascent?

Into any Earth creation My inner monk says yes, and yet that the heart seeks to employ.

My inner sage laments.

The weekend monk can build her castle And fill each day with loving joy.

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Just a guy

By Dave Scott Some folks in your life just make a profound impact that can change your direction and can never be repaid.

My daughter has Lyme disease. We do not hide it, but ten years ago, it was a dirty little secret that no one and I mean absolutely no one in the Norfolk medical community and the health unit, wanted to talk about.

Fortunately, these days, we are finally taking small steps to battle this devastating disease and its effects.

Back before my daughter was diagnosed, we spent a tremendous amount of time and money trying to figure out what was going on. When we often asked if it was Lyme, we were essentially laughed at. When the medical community finally provided the Canadian Lyme test, no one told us it was only 50% accurate!

We finally found answers when I approached Mike Marini at Dover Apothecary. He pointed us to a local person with information who told us about US testing. Then, our daughter’s Lyme was finally confirmed, and we could begin to prepare a plan of attack. Again, Mike reentered the picture and stepped up to help us.

Over the many years, all of us have seen Mike and Sheena and the staff at Dover Apothecary do the little things that make a difference to the average person's life when a medical situation arises.

Mike has an uncanny ability to put you at ease when he talks with you. He listens intently and shows compassion. To him, you are more than a customer; you are part of the Dover Apothecary family. He explains the meds in easy-tounderstand terms and is that reassuring voice that this will help.

He never looks at his watch like your time is up.

If anything, he probably gives us too much of his time.

The guy is a workhorse, and I wonder if there has ever been a day since he started the business when he has left on time. That is who he is, a guy who puts everyone else's needs above his own.

This brings me to Mike and Sheena selling the Dover Apothecary. At first, I was like, what the f***k!

Don't get me wrong, I was totally happy for them.

But Mike IS the Dover Apothecary!

When it was explained that Mike would continue working there, the whole town sighed collectively!

The new owner, Phil, is a smart cookie. He is from a small town and understands Mike's importance to our community.

Folks, this looks like a match made in heaven. Mike gets to focus on us and be home for dinner to enjoy life a bit more. Poor Sheena!

Mike, if you ever need anything, I can safely say Dover has your back, bud! You have helped us all so much! Thank You. ...now, my script is ready!

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ONE ENVIR

HUM “Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better.” ~ Albert Einstein “Nature is not a place to visit; it is home.” ~ Gary Snyder “There is no Wi-Fi in the forest, but I promise you will find a better connection.” ~ Ralph Smart “In fighting nature, man can win every battle except the last.” ~ Thor Heyerdahl

Recently, walking down a street in Port Dover, I noticed a man crossing his lawn carrying a dead squirrel on a shovel. I assumed he was about to bury it on his property, as I have done a number of times over the years. However, he continued to approach and flung it out into the middle of the roadway. I was a bit shocked and had a few things to say about his lack of respect for the poor squirrel and for nature. Not surprisingly, he was not willing to listen to me. I found the entire incident unsettling.

Shortly thereafter, I read about a current American politician who, in her memoir, wrote about killing her fourteen-month-old puppy by shooting it, all because she felt the young dog was untrainable.

During this same period of time, I went with friends to see an excellent documentary film, “500 Days in the Wild”, about a woman, Dianne Whelan, who travelled the entire length of the Trans Canada Trail, 24,000 kilometres, from sea to sea to sea. It took her six years to traverse purely by hiking, biking, snowshoeing, skiing and paddling. The film is the story of that epic journey, an ecological pilgrimage to honour the land and the water and to pay respect to Indigenous peoples. She connected with nature while fighting through exhaustion, extreme weather conditions and close encounters with

wild animals. She stated, “The Trans Canada Trail is a beautiful metaphor for something that connects us all. We are connected to a large, living ecosystem.” Dianne has referred to her journey as a “search for lost wisdom”.

Those events have me rueing the urbanization of our world, the ever-expanding concrete jungle.

It seems that with the constant growth of urban communities, too many people have allowed themselves to become disconnected from nature. I believe we ought to learn to live with the animals, domestic and wild, in our midst.

We encounter animals all the time in our daily lives. While seeing them may generally be a pleasant experience, listening to a dog persistently barking and finding animals under the deck, in the garden, or in the attic can be annoying or worse. As a result, humans have developed an arsenal of deadly traps, poisons and weapons created to destroy animals we do not want on our around. While pest control is usually legal (with the laws written by humans), we degrade our environment when we don’t make an effort to live harmoniously with wildlife. Even self-described “animal lovers” sometimes fall into the error of thinking that there are good animals and bad animals. All species serve a purpose within their native environments.

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MANS AND ANIMALS We cannot love what we do not know. Unless individuals understand the benefits of the wildlife in our midst, they will not appreciate the importance of their contribution to our quality of life and their importance to human survival.

Human and animal habitats have always overlapped, and several factors are pushing us even closer into one another’s spaces. New construction, flooded lands, and unseasonal temperatures can all contribute to more extensive wildlife around our homes. Removing or killing an animal, in many cases, may be the quick and easy solution to some perceived human problems. But we can do better.

Are we not able to accept that some wild animal species can adapt seamlessly to urban life? For example, coyotes are endlessly adaptable. They can be found in swamps, grasslands, forests, mountains, deserts and urban areas. They are natural scavengers. Over and above a normal diet of snakes, rodents, rabbits, frogs, birds and grasshoppers, they have added pet food and garbage. My boxer Maisie kept any such interlopers at bay, but people do need to be careful with their small pets. The American fox is another wild animal that has made urban areas its home. The foxes feed on birds, insects, worms, fruits, vegetables and garbage. Most people seem comfortable having them around.

Of course, there are the ever-present raccoons, the masters of the urban world. They like fruits and vegetables and can conquer most garbage disposal systems. These are only three of the common wildlife urban dwellers.

We can be better neighbours to some of our local wildlife by doing the following: respecting their space and leaving them alone; encouraging a natural habitat by planting native species and maintaining a clean water source; avoiding unnecessary trapping of unwanted animals so as not to undermine their ability to survive; and being proactive by disposing of garbage appropriately, using lattices under decks, sealing holes into attics and keeping grass trimmed near our houses. Such measures may require extra effort, but they are often more effective in the long run, and more importantly, they preserve the full environment.

To destroy native species in order to satisfy our own fear or contempt will, in time, lead to permanent imbalances with nature. As the famous conservationist John Muir wrote, “When we try to pick out anything by itself, we find it hitched to everything else in the Universe.”

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That Smile

By Dave Scott Back in 1979, I started work at my uncle's restaurant. My first job was simply sweeping the sidewalks and cleaning all the cigarette butts and garbage. I was maybe 14 at the time and was eager to please.

boss stands behind her. She nervously asks what I would like, fumbles a bit to find the right keys, loses faith in herself, and asks again about my order. I repeat the order, smile, and say, "No rush.

Take your time. You're doing well."

I slowly worked up to waiting tables. This was a nightmare. I was so nervous trying to talk to folks, and most of the time, when I carried a cup of coffee, I would shake so badly that by the time I got to the table, there was only half a cup left!

As the order was being processed, I remembered that first tip from LaVerne. I left a generous tip and walked away. As my order came, I looked back to see how she was doing.

She saw me and smiled a big thank you.

One of the first folks I had to serve was LaVerne Wilson (1934 - 2021), the head waitress at the Erie Beach Hotel. I know I did a terrible job, but she was so sweet to me! She knew I was struggling, and she was gracious beyond belief.

I remember her giving me some pointers about properly carrying the coffee and food. It was such a blessing! She even left me a tip and smiled on her way out. Which she really did not have to. I was that bad! But she did, and it made my day, giving me the hope that I could get this waiter thing figured out.

LaVerne and her friend popped in many times, and I always enjoyed her wit and sense of humour. I also greatly appreciated her advice.

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HONOURING AGING WITH PURPOSE ~ YOUR COMMUNITY CSA Barb Anstead, RHN, Metabolic Balance Coach

As a registered holistic nutritionist, it’s no surprise that I believe food is an essential part of a healthy body. Supporting my local CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) makes perfect sense to me. The food is local, wholesome, nutrient-dense, and often organic, and we support our local farmers. The food we are fueled with is only one small part of the equation.

so many things suddenly were reduced to precious memories. But this day, I saw a glimmer, a spark of the mom I remembered well. This is the spark I want to nurture and to help create more opportunities to allow fullness in her life. As a family, we see the other sides of my awesome mom (the grandma and great-grandma rockstar part of her), but this day, in these short three A recent seedling transplanting event turned into hours, I witnessed the person my mom is outside a remarkable experience for many people. My her family cloak. mom, several neighbours, friends, and I were Our mental resiliency and zest for life depend on honoured to support the CSA infrastructure by connection, direction, involvement, purpose, and lending our hands for just a few short hours in the inclusion. We need the company of others in greenhouse. It was an illuminating opportunity to environments where we feel needed and valued. witness firsthand the beauty and value of As our population demographic scale is rapidly inclusion and what it brings to the lives of others. becoming more substantially weighted, we must Seeing how rewarding just a few simple hours look for ways to be inclusive and engaged and could be was remarkable and heartwarming. Our share the benefits and experiences of our years in local CSA is always providing ways to be safe settings. instrumental in nurturing “Community Supported Whether in a family unit, workplace, community, Aging” as well as teaching and feeding an or global society, we are able to pull together or involved community. unravel at the seams. As individuals, we are I was blessed and honoured to be there with my mom in the greenhouse that day. I saw her through a different lens, in a new environment, with people she didn’t know, working alongside them, talking, learning, laughing, interacting, being accepted and feeling needed. Her circle and her life changed dramatically when my dad died almost four years ago. Things changed that none of us, as her children, had the power or ability to fix. A 58-year marriage, independent living, socializing, travelling, sharing, loving, and

responsible for how we respond, whether we encourage or discourage, judge or hold space, tear down or reinforce.

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I encourage you to get to know your community better and learn about volunteer opportunities that reap mental health rewards and societal rewards beyond the imagination. Our aging society is not washed up and washed out. These people are our life preservers with stories, skills and experiences to share.

Holistic methods embrace all aspects and facets of health and well-being, respecting the ebb and flow, the constant flux, waves and ripples of our lives. To book a consult appointment, you can text or call 519-410-3544 or email barb@healthywellandwise.ca

Volunteering is like providing a shore, an island or even a life preserver for those trying to stay afloat in the changing tides of life. The life you end up changing for the better might be your own! You can check out “Volunteer Opportunities in Haldimand and Norfolk” to see if there is a good fit for you!

Thank you, Sarah Judd, at Meadow Lynn Market Garden and CSA, for the amazing and insightful opportunities you provide for our community and the nourishing foods you provide!

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What is Community Living Month?

Community Living Month is a provincial-wide annual awareness campaign to recognise the accomplishments of the community living movement.

It’s about being part of the dance. It’s about showing up regularly and frequently in ordinary places and doing typical things, like grocery shopping, meeting a friend for coffee, joining a club. It’s about being missed if you don’t show up. It’s about people valuing your contribution for who you are and what you have to offer.

When did people start celebrating it?

Community Living has been in existence for over 70 years.

Can anybody be a support worker, or are there certain skills needed?

Support workers need to have good listening and communication skills. They need to be flexible and adaptable to change. They need to be open to continuous learning. Organisational skills are an asset. Typically, support workers have 2 years of post-secondary schooling.

How many Community Living agencies are there in Ontario, and what services do they provide?

There are 119 member associations with Community Living Ontario. In addition to advocacy, education, and awareness, member associations directly assist people who have an intellectual disability in day-to-day living, to live a good life in their community, as they choose.

Is there an age limit for applying for services?

No, there is no age limit to apply for services. Many associations support people of all ages.

Can you talk about the changes from institutions to living in the community and what this meant for people with disabilities?

Institutional living segregates people from their community and is provided in a congregate setting, often in large groups. Community Living is a place where we can choose where and with whom we live. It means to live, work, volunteer and play, like any other citizen, to contribute and belong.

What are your thoughts on how far the community has progressed with inclusion?

I think people are more aware and accepting of people’s different abilities and often want to do the right thing with good intentions, but inclusion isn’t just about being invited to the dance.

How do you connect to these services, and is there a waitlist?

Depending on your age, children’s services go through an entity called Contact, that is different in each community. In Haldimand-Norfolk, the Contact entity is through HN REACH. For adults who have a developmental disability, access to services is through Developmental Services Ontario (DSO). You can access the website at www.dsontario.ca.

What do you hope to see at Community Living Access in the next 5 years?

A continued commitment to our vision of a community where every person contributes, belongs and enjoys a fulfilling life. To continue our mission to advocate with, empower and support people with disabilities to live the lives they choose. We have always said, "What we do today will look different tomorrow if we truly listen to the people we serve."

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