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Humorous quirky stories that leave readers delighted it’s Kelly’s life, and not theirs.

Ativan
Kelly Mckenzie

Okay, Folks, Full Disclosure Time

Ok, Folks, Full Disclosure Time. Things weren’t all sweetness and light at the 2019 LEAP award presentation. Ok, Folks, Full

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Kelly Mckenzie October 4, 2019
2019 BC Leap award winner
Kelly Mckenzie

Let’s Embrace Aging Passionately 2019 Winner

After a week of Instagram teasers, I’m delighted to finally share the big news.  Francine is the  ‘Let’s Embrace Aging

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Kelly Mckenzie September 25, 2019
Enjoying one's food at 90
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Kelly Mckenzie

How to Enjoy Life in Your 90’s

Francine usually calls me most mornings just after 7:30am. Today was no exception. My 96 year-old mother opened with: “Yesterday,

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Kelly Mckenzie May 24, 2019
Carmina Bolinao
Kelly Mckenzie

I Should Have Told You, I Know

I should have told you, I know. Bur most of all, I should have told Francine. Yes, I should have

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Kelly Mckenzie February 27, 2019
assisted living
Kelly Mckenzie

Our 96 Year-Old Says It’s Her Last Newsletter, But Is It Really?

Our 96 year-old says it’s her last newsletter, but is it really? What newsletter? Well, the one Francine created at

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Kelly Mckenzie January 23, 2019
coaches
Kelly Mckenzie

Time For A New Perspective?

Happy 2019, Folks! As we welcome another year, a couple of things have me wondering if it’s time for a

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Kelly Mckenzie January 3, 2019
Bees
Kelly Mckenzie

How To Successfully Do Black Friday When You’re 96

Yes, I’ve been schooled on how to successfully do Black Friday when you’re 96. Mom’s phone request was simple. Could

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Kelly Mckenzie November 27, 2018

Why I’m Grateful For Fishing

The reason why I’m grateful for fishing is probably going to surprise you. In Just TypiKel fashion, it net me

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Kelly Mckenzie November 19, 2018
british columbia municipal elections
Kelly Mckenzie

What To Watch Out For When Working The Elections

Welcome to a little guide about what to watch out for when working the elections. Wait. What? No, not those

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Kelly Mckenzie November 9, 2018
Blue Lagoon
Kelly Mckenzie

Top Five Reasons To Add Iceland To The Bucket List

In need of a restorative tonic? Tired of the same-old-same-old? Try Iceland. This magical spot is like no other. Trust

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Kelly Mckenzie September 25, 2018
advice from a 96 year-old
Kelly Mckenzie

Why You Should Never Toss That Expired Voucher

Why you should never toss that expired voucher. Two words. Consult Francine. Yes, just last week our 95 year-old taught

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Kelly Mckenzie September 3, 2018
Can you hear me now
Kelly Mckenzie

“Can You Hear Me Now?”

Of late, everyone had been asking her “Can you hear me now?” But. Guess who’s sporting new hearing aids. Our

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Kelly Mckenzie August 20, 2018
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Erma Bombeck
Kelly Mckenzie

Laughing Out Loud With The Sandy Bottoms Book Club

I’m just back from literally laughing out loud with The Sandy Bottoms Book Club. Apparently so is Francine. Our 95

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Kelly Mckenzie August 10, 2018
Laugh Out Loud Erma Bombeck
Kelly Mckenzie

What, Doesn’t Everyone Travel With Their Bunny?

What, Doesn’t Everyone Travel With Their Bunny? Longtime readers may think that I do operate under the sincere “What, doesn’t

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Kelly Mckenzie August 6, 2018
dining out in Vancouver
Kelly Mckenzie

What Would You Do If This Happened To You?

Boy. It’s been a while since I last blogged! Instead of hitting “save draft” I hit “publish” causing me to

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Kelly Mckenzie July 16, 2018
dress clips
Kelly Mckenzie

How Wonderful Things Can Happen When You Least Expect It

Happy Momday Motivations Day! Today’s post is about how wonderful things can happen when you least expect it. But first

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Kelly Mckenzie April 30, 2018
2018EBWW
Kelly Mckenzie

Rather Special News To Share

I’ve got some rather special news to share that all came about because of the Erma Bombeck Writers’ Workshop. I

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Kelly Mckenzie April 23, 2018
Erma Bombeck Writers Workshop
Kelly Mckenzie

Now Available – Laugh Out Loud Funny

I’m just back from the laugh out loud funny Erma Bombeck Writers’ Workshop in Dayton, Ohio. As ever, it was

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Kelly Mckenzie April 9, 2018
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Kelly McKenzie worked at her mother’s Vancouver Asian antique store for over a decade. After struggling to make her first sale, she went on to become her mother’s dependable right-hand gal, picking up bookkeeping skills, marathon running and a husband along the way.

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