Another slow spring day in Ottawa, going for a morning run along the Rideau Canal, grabbing a bubble tea and finishing up the readings for my summer course. With some time on my hands before … Read more
The Bruce Peninsula We were in the Bruce Peninsula this summer on our family vacation and we had an absoltuely wonderful time. The Bruce (as we affectionately call it here) is about 3 1/2 hours … Read more
Focus on the Facts – Learning how to read labels This year was all about Foods Class. My daughter was in grade 10 and the class that took the most attention this semester was … Read more
I just returned from Montréal and I loved it. There is nothing like visiting this great Canadian city to remind you of the beauty of having two cultures in one country. Montréal is always bustling … Read more
Summer Festivals in London, Ontario 2015 Summer in Southwestern Ontario is very fun. The weather is always warm (though hot and humid could also be adjectives to describe the weather). Along with the sun comes … Read more
Every single year my mother and I make up my seasonal outdoor urns. In the late spring we set out the summer container planters and in the late fall early winter we set out the … Read more
I needed to process this. I needed to have the events that happened on Wednesday morning just settle in and let me process what was happening in our nation’s capital. Why? Why, would a young … Read more
It has been a glorious fall week full of sunny days and cool nights. It is the best time of the year for me. I am not a fan of the cold or the heat … Read more