by Rona Birenbaum BAS CFP®, CHFS | Oct 31, 2025 | Musings, We Think You Might Enjoy...
Ah, the beauty of nature — the glass-like surface of a quiet lake, the distant call of a wild bird, an unforgettable sunset. And then, there are the moments that are unexpected — and delightfully funny. Once a year, those moments are captured in the Comedy Wildlife...
by Rona Birenbaum BAS CFP®, CHFS | Sep 26, 2025 | Musings, We Think You Might Enjoy...
Huntington’s is a merciless and devastating disease passed on genetically. But thanks to a London research team, a successful treatment has been identified. Textiles made from recycled materials may be made from a party staple: the solo cup. The Seine is the...
by Rona Birenbaum BAS CFP®, CHFS | Aug 29, 2025 | Musings, We Think You Might Enjoy...
Many say it’s hard to meet people when you live in a big city. Such was the feeling of a recent university graduate. So she posted on social media to see if anyone was “down for a picnic”. Two thousand people showed up. A UK startup is aiming to manufacture cancer...
by Rona Birenbaum BAS CFP®, CHFS | Jul 25, 2025 | Musings, We Think You Might Enjoy...
We already know there are many benefits to regular exercise. But this Toronto run club takes it a step further, with an emphasis on socializing and supporting local businesses. What do Malala Yousafzai and Billie Jean King have in common? Their love of sports....
by Rona Birenbaum BAS CFP®, CHFS | Jun 27, 2025 | Musings, We Think You Might Enjoy...
Lettuces and lemons are growing in the world’s driest desert, thanks to fog water retrieved from mesh nets. Offering free admission for children and steep discounts for young adults aged 17 – 24, the Canada Strong Pass is a great option for tourists and locals who...
by Rona Birenbaum BAS CFP®, CHFS | May 30, 2025 | Musings, We Think You Might Enjoy...
Living below sea level won’t just be for aquatic animals. The DEEP project is building human settlements underwater, so we can live and conduct much-needed research in the ocean. Calgary has its own local, digital currency: the Calgary dollar. It’s a Canadian first,...
