When I was ten years old, I wrote a letter to the Minister of the Environment. I penned a letter on a sheet of loose leaf and wanted a call for action since I felt something needed to be done about clear-cutting, deforestation, acidic precipitation, etc, etc, etc. I was ten and I wanted to make a difference. Years later, when I was in high school, I joined the Amnesty … [Read more...]
Express yourself with #ArtTonite through cocktail inspired painting in Toronto!
Many moons ago, in my previous life, I used to frequent museums and art galleries and enjoy evenings out with friends. Dinner and drinks after work were part of my life. Now, those things I enjoyed the most are luxuries to me. Work, life, child, farm and family all take priority. Nights out are a rare treat. I'll be honest. I sometimes miss those social … [Read more...]
Creating Your Own Destiny #StreamTeam
"Mommy, do you know that we are responsible for creating our own destiny?" That was a statement my six year old daughter casually made as we were doing crafts together after school last week. "Creating your own destiny?", I asked. What did a six year old know about destiny? I was surprised at her statement. It was pretty profound. At this point, I was not prepared to … [Read more...]
Family, Fun & Feasting with the King #TorontoCastle #MedievalTimes #Giveaway
The age of kings, queens, kingdoms, and honour For as long as I can remember, I have always been fascinated by the Medieval Period. My Little One has expressed an interest in this time period, but without digging out my Norton Anthology of English Literature: The Middle Ages or dusting off my history books (Yes, Little One showing an interest in this is very exciting for me), … [Read more...]
A Knight (Okay, A ‘Night’) to Remember! Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament {Giveaway}
Something only my friends I went to CÉGEP and university with know about me is that I have a deep fascination for the Medieval Period (particularly the architecture, churches, and society of that time). I studied the Middle Ages in my Liberal Arts and English Literature courses. Prior to post-secondary education, I always had a romanticized view of the Medieval Period. I … [Read more...]