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Future in Canada

These days, 90-year old Eric relishes the time he spends with his wife, Bobbie. He spends most of his time industriously, but close to home: gardening, being handyman around the house and making excellent beers and wines to serve to guests. The garden path at one of the four houses Eric has built or renovated, 2007.But mostly, he specializes in giving affordable board and lodging with free tutoring in English to International students from local colleges and universities.

“It's payback for the help I received when I was young...and besides it keeps me young.”

Happiness

Happiness is yours to find
It's very close to home;
Don't cast around for greener fields
just turn and look behind
And you will find a flower, a stone
That lots of love and care
Can make into a garden;
Your happiness is there.