I’m not really a helicopter parent, but I won’t deny being something akin to, say, a bumblebee parent—buzzing haphazardly about when my kids are spreading their own wings. I want to let go, I really do. Most of all, I want them to feel strong and independent, street smart and confident. I try not to … [Read more...]
Music Review – The Rascals: Once Upon a Dream
Even before The Rascals: Once Upon a Dream starts, you know it's going to be different, because the ubiquitous voice you hear in a theatre that normally says you need to turn off your cell says this: “You may leave your cell phones on, take pictures, tweet them, Facebook them...in fact...do … [Read more...]
Wiggly Party!
Well...it finally happened.After 6 years of dvd's, books, plush toys, figurines, websites and cd's it happened.Cuyler finally saw The Wiggles. Live.All thanks to Sara/DIY. A few weeks ago she emailed me letting me know she had 2 extra tickets to The Wiggles and wondered if I would like to take … [Read more...]
Review: Lady Gaga Performs in Toronto
Last night my husband was taking clients to Lady Gaga and I got to tag along. I like her music and I find her persona intriguing, so I was keen to check her out and see what all the hype is about. The show was supposed to start at 8:30 so by 8:45 we were getting antsy and excited for it to … [Read more...]
My friend’s a SuperMom! She drove all night for Bieber…
This story warmed my heart! My friend, Maria, lives in my hometown of St. Stephen, New Brunswick. Last Friday she found out that Justin Bieber was performing in Toronto on November 23d. Her girls are HUGE JB fans, of course. What did she do? She packed up the family and … [Read more...]
This time I told “the guilt” where to go.
Back in the fall, there was an assembly at the boys school and the cross country runners were presented with their ribbons. Cam was one of them. Once his name was called I could hear Cuyler in the crowd starting to cry and fuss. I could hear him and through his jargon figured out … [Read more...]
Michael Jackson’s This Is It
Do I consider myself a hardcore Michael Jackson fan? No. But, he's part of who I am. His music, his persona, his scandals, and his family are embedded in my childhood, my adolescence, my psyche. I know the words to most of his songs. I wore a glitter glove to … [Read more...]
Coldplay does Toronto
People listen to music for countless reasons. I listen to music to feel happy - uplifted even. My favourite songs allow me, for a few minutes, to feel buoyant, free and capable of achieving the impossible. Coldplay played the Rogers Center in Toronto on July 30, and it was indeed … [Read more...]
George Michael in Toronto!
Last Thursday night, I saw George Michael in concert at the Air Canada Center in Toronto. It was amazing! Older, wiser and greyer, George is still gorgeous with a pristine voice like velvet. He still has awesome dance moves and was all over the stage with boundless energy. The show … [Read more...]
Singing, Dancing & A Little Love (Pride in the Name of, that is)
So, I got a phone call from a friend yesterday inquiring if we wanted to join them for dinner & a movie. As always, I'm game, so I called up our babysitter (Oh, how I love thee, let me count the ways...), & it was a date. I figure I have to cram as many date nights in before baby … [Read more...]