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Master of the Macabre – Guillermo del Toro Going to see Guillermo del Toro’s Home with Monsters at the AGO in Toronto last week was way out of my comfort zone. It was simply out of character. I have this firm belief that there is not need to bring evil into your life. There is … Read more
Canadian Blogs to Follow Once someone knows I am a blogger, one of the first questions I get is do you know a good blog about [travel], [humour], [parenting] and of course [organizing]. There are thousands of blogs. You can find a topic about anything that you want. Want help to find about health posts … Read more
We just had one of my favourite days of the year: Giving Tuesday. I love that someone came up with the idea that after the gluttony of Black Friday and Cyber Monday, we take a step back to reflect and consider spending some money on gifts that keep on giving. The gifts to charities are … Read more
I have never met a museum I didn’t like. No surprise as I am always intrigued by what breathtaking works of art can be found inside. Whether it is a fine art museum like New York’s MoMA, The Dali Museum Theatre in Spain or The Art Institute of Chicago, museums are a passion of mine. … Read more
I am a National Lifeguard Service lifeguard. Yes, even when I was in my forties, I re-certified my lifeguard qualifications. I taught thousands of kids to swim. I showed adolescents in leadership courses how to rescue people and how to perform first aid. I am not afraid of swimming or diving or water for the … Read more
Limerick and Bunratty Castle The gateway to the Wild Atlantic Way, the city of Limerick is just as lush and vibrant as its breathtaking countryside. There’s so much to see and do! From its art galleries and medieval castles to forest walks and mountain bike treks. It’s a place to explore without end. A rich … Read more
St. Augustine had been on my bucket list for years. I had heard about its beauty and history but I was not prepared to be won over by the Spanish colonial architecture, the museums and the refined culinary palette! It is a spectacular city that is well preserved and prides itself as the oldest incorporated … Read more
Catholic School education matters and the people who work with children matter even more – Catholic Teachers are the backbone of great education in Ontario. Early on in my relationship with my husband, I made it clear that having children, bring them up as Catholics and sending them to a Catholic school was very important … Read more