Thoughts From a "Lost Canadian" About "Lost Canadian" Seniors and Whether to Move to Canada - Or Not

This "Lost Canadian" is shockingly a "Senior Citizen". It seems so odd to say this, but it is true. It is much easier to think of myself as a grandma - which I am - happily so. After learning I am a "Lost Canadian", one of the big questions I have been thinking about is, what do I do with my Canadian citizenship when I receive it?

The past two days I have written about the benefits and the challenges of moving to Canada. I do think the benefits look like they are stronger if you are younger, but certainly there are benefits even for older, grandmas, senior citizens when it comes to moving to Canada. But there are also challenges - and these mostly center around health care . . .

CHIHULY Radiant Forms at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park

For the past 14 days I have been writing about Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park's special Dale Chihuly exhibit which you are able to enjoy now through November 1st just outside of Grand Rapids, Michigan. I thought it would be interesting to share with you some information I found online about each of the pieces/displays which make up Chihuly at Meijer, and have been doing so. I have two more Chihuly exhibits I want to share with you - today I'm writing about the gallery of Chihuly pieces which you have to buy an extra ticket to see CHIHULY Radiant Forms at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park -

Today is International Cat Day

 

If you have a feline family member, then today is a day for you to celebrate as it is International Cat Day! Candy is the cat in the photo - she is our cat. Four years ago my grands went with their poppa and I to the Humane Society to get a cat - they chose her - or she chose us? Either way, she is the one who came home with us and we are very happy to have her as part of our family!

So, today I thought it would be interesting and fun to look at some cat facts, did you know . . . 

Today - is National Bowling Day!

Today is National Bowling Day so if the children you love are like my grands, then this is a day to celebrate for sure! Thursday, in fact, my grands all chose for us to bowl for our yearly "Day of Fun"! (We also went out for lunch.) At any rate, since bowling is enjoyed around here, I thought it would be fun to share some fun facts about bowling - did you know . . .

Thoughts From a "Lost Canadian" About the Challenges of Moving to Canada

Being a "Lost Canadian" and receiving your Canadian citizenship does not mean you have to move to Canada, but many who do will choose to move to Canada. As I wrote yesterday, there are many benefits to moving to Canada, but as with most things, there are also challenges, so before you decide if receiving your Canadian citizenship opens the door for you to move to Canada (it does open the door for this, but you many decide to go through this now open door), it is important to know the challenges involved with moving to Canada . . .

CHIHULY Blue Polyvitro Crystals at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park

For the past couple weeks I have been writing about Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park's special Dale Chihuly exhibit which you are able to enjoy now through November 1st just outside of Grand Rapids, Michigan. I thought it would be interesting to share with you some information I found online about each of the pieces/displays which make up Chihuly at Meijer, and I have two more to share with you. While there is a gallery of Chihuly pieces which you have to buy an extra ticket to see (and I will write about this tomorrow), most of the exhibit is available for you to enjoy with the purchase of your admission ticket - or if you have a membership, you can go see it as often as you like throughout the exhibit! Today I am very happy to let you know about CHIHULY Blue Polyvitro Crystals at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park -

Happiness Happens Month & Day & Fudge

   

August is, "Happiness Happens Month" and tomorrow - the 8th - is Happiness Happens Day. I personally think every month and day should be when we celebrate what makes us happy, but apparently August is a time to be sure to do so. So . . . take time today to bring happiness to your life and the lives of those you love.

Skydiving . . . in Five Years!

 

Today is my husband's and my 45th anniversary - we met on an active volcano in Northern California! In five years this will be me as we are going skydiving with our daughter, son, and three grands to celebrate our 50th anniversary! When this happens, we will join the two percent of grandparents who have been skydiving - it will be SO much fun!

Thoughts From a "Lost Canadian" About the Benefits of Moving to Canada

I have been writing since April about Canada - I wrote about each of the Provinces/Territories, the amazing National Parks, and some of the unique things about Canada. I have also been writing about the steps to take if you are a "Lost Canadian" if you want to be able to become a Canadian citizen. It is important to keep in mind, if you live in the USA and are a "Lost Canadian" and decide to get your Canadian citizenship, it does not mean you have to move to Canada. It is a very positive thing to have duel citizenship.

But, if you are a "Lost Canadian" and receive your Canadian citizenship, moving to Canada is something you will be able to do if you decide to do so. With this in mind, what are the benefits to moving to Canada . . .

Chihuly Cattails & Copper Birch Reeds at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park

For the past couple weeks I have been writing about Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park's special Dale Chihuly exhibit which you are able to enjoy now through November 1st just outside of Grand Rapids, Michigan. I thought it would be interesting to share with you some information I found online about each of the pieces/displays which make up Chihuly at Meijer. While there is a gallery of Chihuly pieces which you have to buy an extra ticket to see, most of the exhibit is available for you to enjoy with the purchase of your admission ticket - or if you have a membership, you can go see it as often as you like throughout the exhibit! Today I am very happy to let you know about Chihuly Cattails & Copper Birch Reeds at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park -

Today is National Root Beer Float Day!

  

Today is National Root Beer Float Day - absolutely a day to celebrate for sure! So, let's look at some Root Beer Float fun facts . . .

Today is National Wiggle Your Toes Day!

  

Did you know if you were to lose your thumb you could have it replaced with one of your toes? "When your big toe gets attached to the rest of your hand, it can accomplish many of the same activities your thumb could, including holding a pencil, eating food, and opening doors." I found this toe fun fact at the following  link and since today is National Wiggle Your Toes Day, I thought it would be fun to share some "toe facts"!

Thoughts From a "Lost Canadian" About Receiving Your Canadian Citizenship

I have been writing about learning I am a "Lost Canadian" and the process of finding the documents I need to receive my Canadian citizenship. I have also been writing about all the wonderful things I have learned about Canada and the incredible place it is. Today I'm going to share some helpful information about Canadian Citizenship by Descent which I've learned from the Canadian Immigration site -

Chihuly Chartreuse Icicle Tower at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park

I have been writing the past twelve days about Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park special Dale Chihuly exhibit which you are able to enjoy now through November 1st just outside of Grand Rapids, Michigan. I have three more parts of the exhibit to write about - today  I thought it would be interesting to share with you some information I found online about Chihuly Chartreuse Icicle Tower at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park -