theseldbistro | retirement

The SELD Bistro (www.theseldbistro.com) is a compilation of magazine style reads and visuals about retirement life. Over coffee and let's chat about life as a retiree. For those of you who have downsized, emptied their nests or live alone, there might also be some interesting, informative tidbits about life issues here as well. Please let me know if there is anything you might like to hear about. I'm glad you stepped into my Bistro.

Gratitude?

Below is my mise en place to my Bistro. You will find all the regular features and creative side dishes to life.

Bon Appetit!

Hello February!

Imbolc

Imbolc Holiday. Pronounced ‘ihmbolk’ What is it? The Observance of the half way point between Christmas and the beginning of Spring. Celebrated on the 1 – 2 days of February. Associated with the great Irish Goddess St. Brigid. Imbolc means “in the belly” and signifies Brigid’s role as a goddess of creativity. I urge you to stir your inner cauldron of creativity, regardless of gender, that exists within each of us. During these long dark days of winter, Imbolc encourages us to get creative, reignite our energy and passion for life. •Make candles or light candles to honour the returning light •Cleanse and clear stagnate energy •Buy flowers for an alter that signify the coming of Spring: daffodils, hyacinths, crocuses and other bulbs

Barista of the Month

Denise Lowe is a retired high school teacher of 25 years. After retiring, Denise took the time to write her book “The Fighter Within; Beating life’s challenges one day at a time”. Still wanting to carry on her passion of working with youth, Denise took the leap and transitioned to an entrepreneurial lifestyle and now runs her own coaching business.

Check out her website: deniselowe.ca