Research for a new documentary project gave us the opportunity this past Spring to spend an afternoon in Normandy, France with Gilbert Hamel as he shared stories from his youth in Deauville during World War II. Over the coming months we will begin to share stories with you from that afternoon - the first of which from age 14 is below with Monsieur Hamel’s memories of the … [Read more...]
Bürgenstock Resort – a Pampered Swiss Escape
One of the things that the past 6-years has taught me is that caring for and pampering ourselves from time to time is not a luxury, but a necessity. As adults though, we seem to forget this. I think this is one of the reasons why the mention that I was going to Bürgenstock Resort above Lake Lucerne in Switzerland, to any adult resulted in a look of pure envy, because a … [Read more...]
Interactive Art at Wonderspaces and the Lavatory Museum in Phoenix, Arizona
The essence of art in galleries has started to change, to adapt to a more modern crowd. I recently visited two places in Arizona that have done away with the "No photos of the art!", and the "Don't touch the art!" gallery rules. I have to say, it is such a joy to explore interactive art and be playful! Both Wonderspaces, within the Scottsdale Fashion Square, and the Lavatory … [Read more...]
Springtime Adventures in Orillia – Treetop Trekking to Reptiles and Amphibians
It's time for springtime adventures. It’s getting close to that time again — when the trilliums start springing out alongside the path in the woods near our apartment, when the nights (and days) can be awfully cold, and the siren call of camping (glamping, actually) begins to sound. It will soon be time for our Mom and Daughter glamping trip, for the love of spring. You … [Read more...]
How to Say “I Love You” in Different Languages Around The World
One of the things I love about living in Richmond, BC on Canada's West Coast is that I have neighbours that speak many different languages from around the world, giving me the opportunity to learn and regularly hear many different languages. Now while my adoption of different languages is quite rudimentary, one of my favourite neighbours, Glenda, has quite a phenomenal grasp … [Read more...]
