de Burger-Fex

Column: Retirement means having nothing to do? Puh-lease!

If you think retirees just sit around twiddling their thumbs, Erna de Burger-Fex wants to set you straight

Mar 16, 2017 5:00 PM Read more >

A bear-y good year: Erna's new neighbours made for a nervous summer

What do you do when your neighbours eat your garbage and have disturbingly large claws?

Feb 22, 2017 6:00 PM Read more >

Erna Fex: What gives you the right to call me 'honey'?

Just because I'm old doesn't mean you can talk down to me

Jan 27, 2017 8:11 PM Read more >

Column: This is one old woman who’s learned to like (but not love) winter

The cold season is not without merit, argues Erna de Burger-Fex, but it has a definite downside

Dec 1, 2016 7:00 PM Read more >

Reflections: Just enjoy waking up on this side of the grass, that’s positive aging

Far from being a burden, aging means more freedom, says our resident expert Erna de Burger-Fex

Oct 28, 2016 6:35 PM Read more >

An old woman's opinions on logos, litter and dog logs

Clean up after yourself, people

Sep 14, 2016 6:00 PM Read more >

Column: I found some interesting things at the library in Lively

There's lots of great stories about Creighton

Aug 16, 2016 2:00 PM Read more >

July 1 reflection: Thank you Canada for liberating my homeland

On Canada Day, Erna de Burger-Fex reflects on the impact this country made on the people of the Netherlands

Jul 1, 2016 3:00 PM Read more >

A 74-year-old woman on the conundrum of turning 75

Erna de Burger-Fex reflects on her upcoming birthday

Jun 2, 2016 5:08 PM Read more >

Column: Immigrant mom showed courage in face of adversity

Erna de Burger-Fex reflects on her mother's life

May 16, 2016 6:12 PM Read more >