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Assignment: Learn about regrets and do-overs

Assignment: Learn about regrets and do-overs

by Sue Horner | Apr 4, 2025 | The Red Jacket Diaries blog, Writing samples

If you could go back in time, what would you do over? That’s what my client asked its members. My assignment was to follow up and get the details – some surprising, some inspiring – for their quarterly magazine. The results are in my article below, featured on page 19...
Assignment: How’s dating the second time around?

Assignment: How’s dating the second time around?

by Sue Horner | Feb 12, 2025 | The Red Jacket Diaries blog, Writing samples

With Valentine’s Day on the doorstep, this may be a timely question. How do you meet that special someone, especially when you’re widowed? Once upon a time, people met at church or pursuing hobbies or through a friend or family member. These days, people...
Assignment: Find out how retirees use their power of creativity

Assignment: Find out how retirees use their power of creativity

by Sue Horner | Oct 9, 2024 | The Red Jacket Diaries blog, Writing samples

You don’t have to be an official “artist” to be creative. From knitting to taking photos to painting to crafting colourful quilts, the options are endless. And whether you’re a beginner or a pro, you’re flexing your creative muscles – and likely having fun doing it....
Assignment: Talk to retirees about their simple pleasures

Assignment: Talk to retirees about their simple pleasures

by Sue Horner | Aug 6, 2024 | The Red Jacket Diaries blog, Writing samples

Never underestimate the value of simple pleasures! Even savouring a steaming cup of freshly roasted coffee with a friend can strengthen a relationship, stimulate your brain and reduce feelings of isolation. It can also spark a moment of joy, which may be in short...
Assignment: Find the secrets to a happy retirement

Assignment: Find the secrets to a happy retirement

by Sue Horner | Apr 10, 2024 | The Red Jacket Diaries blog, Writing samples

We all assume retirement will be a natural transition, but experts say you need to learn how to be retired. My client, RTOERO, wanted to share in its quarterly magazine how its members stayed motivated when they retired. I looked for some expert advice and talked to a...
Assignment: Help readers see the value of music on mental health

Assignment: Help readers see the value of music on mental health

by Sue Horner | Oct 11, 2023 | The Red Jacket Diaries blog, Writing samples

Porch concerts were a thing in some neighbourhoods during the pandemic. It’s not surprising; music has been shown to lessen the effects of depression, anxiety and other mental health issues, all of which soared then and remain high. My client asked me to write about...
Kindness on social media? See it in links you might have missed, August edition

Kindness on social media? See it in links you might have missed, August edition

by Sue Horner | Aug 31, 2023 | The Red Jacket Diaries blog

Kindness. Compassion. Respect. These aren’t necessarily words you associate with social media, are they? Surprise! They feature in my latest roundup of social media posts you might have missed, these specific to employee communication. I also found some interesting...
Assignment: Find out how association members make family reunions memorable

Assignment: Find out how association members make family reunions memorable

by Sue Horner | Jun 28, 2023 | The Red Jacket Diaries blog, Writing samples

If you spent limited time with family over the pandemic, you probably have a new appreciation for a good old-fashioned family reunion. RTOERO asked me to talk to some of their members, who are mostly retired teachers and other education workers, about family reunions....
Dreaming about long-term travel? So is my client

Dreaming about long-term travel? So is my client

by Sue Horner | Dec 20, 2022 | The Red Jacket Diaries blog, Writing samples

This year, I had the privilege of writing for the 80,000+ mostly retired members of RTOERO and their magazine, Renaissance. RTOERO has its roots in the Ontario Teachers’ Federation although not all members are teachers. They work in or are retired from the...
12+ tips to clear the way to better writing for managers (Wordnerdery)

12+ tips to clear the way to better writing for managers (Wordnerdery)

by Sue Horner | Sep 27, 2022 | The Red Jacket Diaries blog

Managers can be better writers, and some of my clients have asked for help to make that happen. The thing is, most companies judge their people by how well they handle their specific jobs. While clear writing would help managers communicate, writing doesn’t usually...
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