Grade Five Was the Worst Year of My Childhood
What happened to me in grade five is something that has always stayed with me. I think it actually greatly shaped my social behaviour to this day. You see, this was the year I was ‘out’. I was in a […]
What is Your Favourite Movie Food Scene?
The Oscar-winning movie Parasite has made viewers obsessed with ram-don (which isn’t actually the name of the Korean dish it is inspired from, but you can read about that here). Google searches for the dish have increased 400% since the […]
Have a Fun Long Weekend!
We are heading out tonight with friends for dinner. It’s cold out so a nice cozy restaurant with friends is exactly where I want to be. What are your weekend plans? Here are some fun links for you to enjoy… […]
6 Ways to Say I Love You…
Thank you, Niki Kingsmill, for this original piece of art for Valentine’s Day. Take some time to spread the love to your family and friends this weekend. Valentine’s Day isn’t just for couples (well, maybe it is but it doesn’t […]
What is Your Favourite Day of the Week?
A colleague of mine shared with me that her sister’s favourite day of the week is Thursday. Thursday, because the whole weekend is still ahead of you. And that is an excellent reason to love Thursday. Then just yesterday, a […]
Have You ‘Hello Fresh’ed Yet?
Hello Fresh is my new obsession. In December, a friend sent me a coupon for a free week. Three free meals sounded good to me so we gave it a try. We have not missed ordering a week since and […]
My New Tea Routine
I am not sure when exactly my love for tea began. I grew up in a home where coffee was the hot beverage of choice. I will only occasionally drink coffee. I am still trying to acquire a taste for […]
Porn. Our Sons. And the Conversation We Need to Have
Several years ago I had a disturbing conversation with a friend about how some teenage boys were presenting with signs of depression but what they were actually suffering from was a pornography addiction. It is likely not surprising that males, […]
How Do You Spend New Year’s Eve?
Tonight, we will be honouring a very long tradition of getting together with our good friends Hilary and Rob for New Year’s Eve. We go to their house for Chinese food and then we make our way here for games, […]
My Favourite Holiday Ads
Here are some of my favourite holiday ads for you to enjoy when you need a little break over the next couple of days. Something for everyone here! Brilliant marketing. Merry Christmas! Happy Hanukkah! Thank you so much for being […]