When Ford Canada said they had a car they wanted Marion Ross (aka Mrs. C from Happy Days) to drive while she was in Toronto, I don't think anyone expected it to be a hip little roaster. But that's exactly what she got: a supped up, detailed and fully loaded Ford Fiesta.Both she and her Lost in … [Read more...]
Sex: A Tell All Exhibition
I was in Ottawa for Race Weekend and decided, in between running, to take in some exhibits at the city's diverse museums. I could tell you how wonderful the Van Gogh exhibit at the National Gallery of Canada was, but I'm pretty sure you'd be able to figure that one out on your own. The … [Read more...]
Avoiding the Untag
People always ask if I have any suggestions for looking better in pictures. As it happens, I do! Here are a few quick tips to help you avoid having to click the "untag" button next time a camera rolls around.DO: RELAX. I know, I know, easier said than done. But it's true: if … [Read more...]
Gay. Get Over It.
So Raven-Symone, the cute kid from The Cosby Show and star of Disney shows like The Cheetah Girls and That's So Raven, came out and social media went wild. And not in a good way.It also happened to be #NOH8 Day in support of gay marriage and equality in the United States. So I … [Read more...]
Theatre As A Teaching Tool
"It was awesome!" That was the response from my friend's 11-year-old daughter coming out of Dancap's production of West Side Story, now playing in Toronto. I'd debated bringing my 9-year-old daughter with me to opening night. Yes, the songs in this modern adaptation of Romeo & … [Read more...]
What I Want For Mother’s Day
If I could ask for one thing this Mother's Day, it's that everything you would have spent on your wife, mom, girlfriend, partner or yourself be instead donated to the moms at Ronald McDonald House. Because, and let's be honest, I don't need more flowers, or a trip to the spa or yet another gift … [Read more...]
Remembering Maurice
Maurice Sendak died today of complications from a stroke. He was 83. I cannot imagine my childhood without the bizarreness of In The Night Kitchen or the comfort of my children's childhood without an episode of Little Bear. And then of course, there is the perennial favourite, … [Read more...]
Pulling My Artstrings
A tweet went out that got my attention and I immediately forwarded it on. It said "tweet #MolsonM_Art and you help paint a mural and we donate $1 to the arts in Canada...cheers" To me, it seemed like a no-brainer. Corporate marketing helping the arts. But then I … [Read more...]
Bilingualism and Art
There are advantages to being a Canadian. One of them, for me anyway, is being able to speak French. And while I use the term "speak French" very loosely, it has come in handy. For example, when interviewing a talented and handsome young dancer from French Guyana, it helped to put him at … [Read more...]
Feminism, Arts and the End of an Era
When I sat down with the incredible cast of Little Mosque on the Prairie to talk about the series finale, I didn't realize how much I'd throw things off, or what a diverse discussion we'd have, when I brought up an article Deb McGrath (Mayor Popowicz) had posted on Facebook the previous … [Read more...]
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