Living

OLA Baja! A giant pelican swoops down from the sky and glides effortlessly along the water as I enjoy an unobstructed view of the Sea of Cortez.

POPULATION aging, as the World Health Organization reminds us, is a success story. Many older adults in the Metro Vancouver Region are active, healthy and leading independent lives. Others are not so lucky.

IT'S getting darker outside. But that's not necessarily a bad thing. There's something about a winter night that invokes excitement, especially if you've got a holiday party or two to attend.

ONE man's garbage is another man's treasure, and if it's up to two local designers, that translates into some hip new accessories.

Red Sock Project: Homewares retailer Nood has kicked off its annual Red Sock Project at all its store locations, including Marine Dr., North Vancouver.

Wear Else and Deloitte recently co-hosted an evening of fashion for professional women, with a presentation that highlighted fall-winter trends, including Mad Men styling.

Curing the Incurable: Dr. Jonn Matsen will give a talk Friday, Dec. 2, 6-8 p.m. at John Braithwaite Community Centre, 145 West First St., North Vancouver. Admission by donation.

YOUR shopping buggy is full and the list has every single item ticked off. You are ready to head to the checkout. The weekly shopping is almost over. And six-year-old Eldon has been a pleasure to spend this time with.

LEAVING so soon November? But you've only just arrived. Tomorrow (tomorrow!) December drops anchor, and though I love it, the month has an unsettling habit of showing up early. Or at least it seems that way.

WITH most of the gardening work done for the year, there's only one thing left to do and that is buy a gift for the gardener in your life.