Growing up Canadian, it had never occurred to me that this would need to be said, that is until my friend David from Canada married an American ... peameal bacon is not a pea protein bacon substitute! Fortunately David did manage to warn his new bride seconds before the faux pea protein and very real bacon was consumed. To be fair ... So What the Heck is Peameal … [Read more...]
Museum Night in Bern, Switzerland : Museumsnacht Bern – Tips for a Fantastic Night of Culture
A Culture Filled March Weekend in Bern Back in 2014, I was fortunate to end up in Bern, Switzerland on Museum Night - Museumsnacht Bern. I had not planned this. I was visiting for Jazzfestival Bern at Hotel Innere Enge, and my head was focused on music, but boy of boy, am I ever glad I did arrive there on that day in time to partake in this annual event. It really was … [Read more...]
Et Toi? Time to Show Us Your #Canada150Dance!
Like many Canadians today, I beamed with Canadian pride when I saw the video of the men of the Maritime Bhangra Group getting a dancing start off to the Canada 150 celebrations! Aside from the fact that I love how we celebrate our diversity of cultures in Canada, look at these men dance!!! Wow, just WOW!!! Their energy, their stamina, their moves and let's not even mention … [Read more...]
Love One Another
As we travel and observe the world, we're struck by the undeniable realization of how similar we all are. Similar in our needs for water, warmth, food, shelter ... Similar in our desires to be loved ... to be heard ... to be valued ... for companionship. As a result these powerful words from Prince Ea spoke to me ... Despite how similar we all are the world over, so much … [Read more...]
In Jazz Heaven at Hotel Innere Enge Bern
One of my great loves in life, as well as great comforts that adds a swing to my step and excites my synapses, firing up my imagination is good music. In particular, I have a great fondness for jazz and the blues. Aside from jazz and blues making me want to sway and dance to the music, it bridges the generation gaps, as really it is for everyone, and carries with it no … [Read more...]
