Life

PRINCE GEORGE When Sebastian Sundquist first started showing arthritis symptoms at the age of four, his parents weren’t sure what to think. “We actually thought he was faking at first,” Sebastian’s mother, Stephanie, said.

Dear Eric: Can you tell me where to find whole star anise, whole nutmeg and vanilla-bean pods? I can’t find them in Sidney, so am hoping Victoria? Pam Turner Dear Pam: You won’t have to travel far to find the items you’re looking for.

“Every generation needs a new revolution.” — U.S. President Thomas Jefferson (1762-1826) “We need to remember across generations that there is as much to learn as there is to teach.” — American feminist and author Gloria Steinem (b.

One morning, seven years back, a voice in Jodi Williams’ head said: “You can’t wake up here and be 40 years old.” She had been trying to leave an abusive relationship for years. That day, she took her kids out to get groceries and never went home.

Dear Dr. Roach: I recently read that many doctors and nurses have low-frequency hearing loss, resulting in a falsely elevated blood pressure measurement compared with an automated blood pressure machine. Please comment. P.I.

Tying a bow tie is the one test still capable of defeating any man, no matter how young, hip, old or elegant.

Greg McMillan's body bears the brunt of decades of physical activity. Throughout the years, there has been a dislocated shoulder, a couple of broken ankles, a herniated disc, a muscle graft operation and five surgeries, including a hip replacement.

Dear Eric: My husband and I recently bought a bottle of avocado oil at the “Goats on Roof” grocery store in Coombs. But we actually don’t know where and how to use it. Our friends said it is good in salads.

‘Momma, what are you putting in that black thing?” Eddie asked last week, as I packed shoes and business clothes into a suitcase. “Can I put mine panda in too?” “Remember how I told you I’m going to Vancouver for work?” I reminded him.

We are going to a Halloween dance this year. This means dressing up in Halloween costumes, something I haven’t done for years. The last time I suited up for Halloween was at a house party in London, Ont.