Earlier this week Come Fly Away opened in Toronto. Created and choreographed by Twyla Tharp, a live orchestra plays as Frank Sinatra croons his classics while dancers literally tear up the stage. The show is hot, sexy, and actually quite funny. What I find astounding is the dancers … [Read more...]
One Thing Leads to Another
The series of events in these two books make for a wild ride! Don't Slam the Door! by Dori ChaconasCandlewick PressISBN: 978 0 7636 3709 5Audience: 3 to 7 yearsA little red-haired girl implores, "Please don't slam the door!" But of course, the door gets slammed, and wakes the cat, as she … [Read more...]
Canadian East Eats: Montreal, Part I
Due to the logistics, our Canadian East Eats itinerary has us splitting our time in Montreal in two. Our first pass through the French-speaking city was so much fun! The kids were so excited to check-in at the palatial Fairmont the Queen Elizabeth and begin our day in the city. … [Read more...]
So You Think You Can Dance?
I've been a bit overworked this week; in a good way, but still... It wasn't until I met the finalists from So You Think You Can Dance at the opening of Come Fly Away in Toronto that I realised how much the phrase "over worked" is open to … [Read more...]
FotoFriday – say it ain’t so
There it is. An entire wall of Christmas ornaments at our local Hallmark. In August. … [Read more...]
Back to School’s Must Have Products
If the malls would have us believe it, we've completely missed the boat on back-to-school shopping, and we're bordering on too late for Halloween. However, Costco warehouses are well stocked for Christmas right about now. However, if you're anything like me, you might just be getting around to … [Read more...]
Sliding Doors
Remember that movie Sliding Doors - where two different story lines happen - one if she makes the subway and one if she doesn't? And by 'she' I mean Gwyneth before she had perfected the British accent - I can still hear her saying 'not' over and over again in my nightmares.Well, this week I … [Read more...]
Ultimate Dinosaurs Gone Wrong
Yep, this pair of novel for middle grades is just that - one step beyond Jurassic Park. Woah. Z Rex Z Raptor by Steve ColePhilomelISBN: 978 0 399 25253 2 Rex 978 0 399 25254 9 RaptorAudience: grades 4-7, especially great … [Read more...]
2011 Dodge Caravan: Bold Functionality
Model tested: Dodge Grand Caravan Crew MSRP for model reviewed: $43, 445 (Base price $39,995) Competition in its class: Honda Odyssey • Kia Sedona • Nissan Quest • Toyota Sienna If one were to compare the nuts and bolts of the 2011 Dodge Caravan and the 2011 Town & Country - which I reviewed … [Read more...]
Love.
I have been thinking a lot lately about love. Especially as it relates to, for lack of a better description, romantic love. We all know I have a lot to figure out and sorting through some of my feelings on this topic would certainly help. My therapist has encouraged me to relax and "just let … [Read more...]
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