December was a little wild, wasn't she? Christmas concerts, cookie exchanges, work parties, nervous breakdowns…wow. I love the excitement and magic of the holidays but also kind of wish we could spread out the festivities over the whole winter, since come January we will all be fat, depressed and … [Read more...]
In Her Element
This love of horses she has, it's so beautiful to see. It's something that is just in her. I am a city slicker, through and through, but she is a farm girl at heart. Ride on, Karenna! … [Read more...]
My Little Horse-Lover
I have this little girl who is obsessed with horses. Her blooming interest in all things equine began last year and has only been intensifying. (She has told us that when she grows up she is going to to be a cowgirl and live with a horse in a barn on our orchard.) I think it's a wonderful … [Read more...]
Remembering
Welcome to Remembrance Week. I believe that it is critically important for the next generations to understand why it's important. To know what the previous generations did so that they can live the way they do. This February, Mirvish Productions will be presenting the Canadian … [Read more...]
Twenty Minutes with Heartland’s Amber Marshall and Graham Wardle
When I first opened up the screener for the season 4 premiere of Heartland (also it's 50th episode!), I hesitated. I worried that this CBC drama, set on an Alberta horse ranch backdrop might bore me some, since I know nothing about horses. BUT HOO BOY WAS I PROVEN WRONG. See, here's the thing. A … [Read more...]