One of the world's most significant archaeological sites is the latest feature exhibition to arrive at the Royal Ontario Museum. POMPEII: In The Shadow Of The Volcano opens June 13, 2015 to January 3, 2015 in Toronto. This spectacular exhibition is filled with approximately 200 stunning artifacts … [Read more...]
So, a sweet, good-looking Italian was at my door.
One day I was rushing around getting the kids off to school. I didn't have much time other than to throw on a touch of lipstick and my sunglasses. My hair, as always, was one hot mess -- (translation: I was out the previous night and rolled it into a bun thing and woke up with "natural" beachy wave. … [Read more...]
Is Venice a Dream?
"Oh, Sonya, you've got to go to Venice," says my mother-in-law. "It's so beautiful and you'll be so inspired for your art. The people are warm and friendly. You must go one day." Venice is somewhere that hasn't really been on the top of my list. I've been disappointed in major tourist … [Read more...]
The Midwife of Venice: Review and Giveaway
In her stunning novel, The Midwife of Venice (now a phenomenal Canadian bestseller), Roberta Rich weaves a suspenseful tale of love and loss against the backdrop of Renaissance Venice. Here, wealthy Christians and impoverished Jews lead separate lives. Christians enjoy … [Read more...]
Closed: Win a copy of The Midwife of Venice! Congratulations to Grace!
Looking for a great summer read? Look no further! Amreen from The Balancing Act is so excited to share with you a book she describes as stunning. The Midwife of Venice is so captivating and rich you won't be able to put it down. Amreen is so excited to be giving away a copy … [Read more...]
America’s Next Top Model – Top 6, Italy Bound
So, for those who are new to this, the six remaining models were sent to Italy to do a trio of a photoshoot in old-school getups on gondolas with a Cassanova in Venice. #1:First we have Ann, who is 6'2 and is possibly the most awkward contestant to ever be on ANTM. She can barely walk on two … [Read more...]
News Headlines for Friday, April 10, 2009
In National News: Search continues for missing girl (Globe and Mail)In our opinion: This story makes us heartsick with worry. Local police say they're hopeful they will find young Victoria Stafford "well". Please let them be right. B.C. gangster gets life sentence for slaughter (canada.com) Judge … [Read more...]
News Headlines for Wednesday, April 8, 2009
In National News: No answers on Mulroney party status, says Harper (CBC)In our opinion: Ah! The politics of convenience. Could the most successful Conservative Prime Minister in recent history be retroactively ousted by folks who weren't even in the party when he was PM? Baby no longer a candidate … [Read more...]
News Headlines for Tuesday, April 7, 2009
In National News: Probe underway after Ontario plane leads U.S. fighter jets over 4 states (CBC)In our opinion: The pilot of the stolen Cessna was reportedly trying to commit suicide, as he thought he'd be shot down once he crossed the US border. While certainly a novel means of committing suicide, … [Read more...]
News Headlines for Monday, April 6, 2009
In National News: Eastern Health 'should be shot' over cancer test handling: Williams (CBC)In our opinion: Cancer is unbelievably distressing to both patients and families; to have to deal with the uncertainty of flawed or missed laboratory tests is simply wrong. Unemployment to peak in 2010, board … [Read more...]