My dad came from a small town in Quebec, with Irish and French ancestry going back for centuries. As a kid, I used to love sitting in the living room with my family and singing along to my dad's favourite records of The Clancy Brothers, sometimes with Tommy Makem. The group sang rousing Irish folk … Continue reading Happy St. Patrick’s Day!
Wanderlust: I Didn’t Hate It
Needless to say, I bought the Wanderlust audiobook (on iTunes Canada) for the sole reason of listening to another Richard Armitage narration. I am not a big fan of pure contemporary romance (or in this case, not so pure!) and after reading a free short ebook also by Lauren Blakely, I was not really eager to listen to … Continue reading Wanderlust: I Didn’t Hate It
Musings on Being a Professional Woman
When I was a girl, my mother always told me, "You can do anything you set your mind to." Although that's not quite true -- I could never become a professional dancer, for example -- it certainly set me on a path to pursue my interests. Back in the '60's and '70's, when it maybe … Continue reading Musings on Being a Professional Woman
A Day of Community
Isn't it uplifting, when you find something that restores your faith in the power of community? Yesterday I experienced two such events through my workplace. February 28 was Pink Shirt Day, when people in schools and workplaces are encouraged to wear pink as a symbol that bullying will not be tolerated. The idea began in … Continue reading A Day of Community
Audiobooks: “A Question of Trust” & “The Martian Invasion of Earth”
How strange that in both of the two latest audiobooks I listened to, one of the main characters is a medical student called Edward Wells! A Question of Trust: While thinking about authors of women's fiction I had read and enjoyed in the past, I decided to give one of them a listen and also … Continue reading Audiobooks: “A Question of Trust” & “The Martian Invasion of Earth”
Winter Weather
According to the City of Vancouver website, "Vancouver has a moderate, oceanic climate. Protected by the mountains and warmed by the Pacific ocean currents, Vancouver is one of the warmest cities in Canada." That's why there are signs of Spring around us, like the buds on the tree outside my office window. Apparently, the cherry … Continue reading Winter Weather
The Year of the Dog
I've been telling my dog all day, "This is it! It's your year! It's the Year of the Dog!" He just stares at me... In fact, I call him my watch dog, because his favourite pastime seems to be watching me! No matter where I am, no matter what I'm doing, he's just -- watching … Continue reading The Year of the Dog
Valentine’s Day
He opened his eyes and stared at the ceiling. After a quick weekend at his flat, he had done the short flight back to finish the shoot. "Valentine"s Day," he sighed. It always came around so fast and he was always alone. How had that happened? There had been some promising relationships when he was … Continue reading Valentine’s Day
What I’m Missing
Boy, that Armitage is a busy guy! There are so many projects coming out that that I really want to watch or listen to. The problem is, though, that this is also my busiest time at work. Home has been pretty hectic too, with driving to hockey, homework issues, and an out-of-town guest. And then, … Continue reading What I’m Missing
A Few More Movies
The Greatest Showman (2017): If you are a fan of musicals but you haven't seen The Greatest Showman yet, I highly recommend that you go see it while it is still in theatres. The big show numbers and the fabulous trapeze routine by Zendaya and Zac Efron are worth seeing on the big screen. And … Continue reading A Few More Movies
