I was so shocked by so many things the first time I saw this movie that I had to watch it again to appreciate it even more the second time. The film is beautifully shot. It is like looking at […]
I like to write. This is my second go at a blog. I like blogs because they are a creative outlet for me. I also like blogs because they let me share the things I want to talk about with […]
This year, the Stratford Festival and the uber talented Donna Feore, have tackled the musical production of Billy Elliot. Stratford is abuzz with a rumoured visit from Sir Elton John for opening week (side note – I cannot wait to […]
A fun and thoughtful coming of age movie about two friends and a tag along who cannot stand another second living with their good-intentioned, yet highly irritating families. Together, they create a new life for themselves in the woods as […]
Artist introduction! Here is a fun piece of original art for my birthday by Niki Kingsmill. Her work can be found in stores across Canada and at Bradshaws in Stratford. She has captured my feelings about my birthday perfectly. Enjoy! […]
A friend of mine recently revealed to me that she was getting her first botox treatment. Ok! We are going here! It surprised me a little but what was more surprising was the receptionist’s reaction when my friend gave her […]
I do not think any other movie has ever left Eric and me so moved by its ending. We sat in silence for several minutes just taking in the true story and journey of Christopher McCandless and his search for […]
The banana cake found in Food that Really Schmecks – a recipe book given to my parents as a wedding gift in 1972 – is hands down our favourite cake. My Grandma would make it with penuche icing and that […]
Kawhi Leonard is the Toronto Raptors superstar. He has secured a place in NBA playoff history with the buzzer beater shot that we just cannot stop watching. He is a fascinating athlete because he gives so little away about himself. […]
First, watch this video. It has been viewed more than 97 MILLION times!!! (Do not watch with young children around…) Here is a link to the clean version. I feel like now, more than ever, people are seriously beginning to […]
