If you have teenagers, then there's a good chance you've heard of the newest show on Netflix that everyone their age is talking about. And if you haven't, you're definitely sure too soon. The show is called 13 Reasons Why. It's comprised of 13 episodes about the suicide of a teenage girl named … [Read more...]
Is It REAL or FAKE? Museum Diaries Doc Series Reveals The Stories
When you visit a museum it's truly a treasure trove of artifacts and filled with incredible stories! Each piece has a history but do you ever wonder what goes on behind the scenes? It's not just about the ancient priceless Egyptian tombs or massive dinosaur bones or the Emperors clothes. The … [Read more...]
Television: Masters Of Sex
I've mentioned once or twice how people are my favourite subject, probably after sex. (I don't mean people interest me after sex... c'mon now - stay with me.) *ahem* I have a lot of dirty books literature on the topic of sex, ranging from essays on female sexuality, liberation, and sexual … [Read more...]
Battle is Back!
Last week I posted about not really being a fan of autumn and that there's not much about it that I like. I overlooked one thing - fall t.v. I love that all my favourite shows are back. Fresh new episodes. No repeats. Survivor is back. Amazing Race is back, although Amazing Race Canada was... … [Read more...]
Thomas? THOMAS?
According to the American Academy of Pediatrics too much television before age 2 can stunt a kid intellectually and make him suck at life forever. [youtube id="IVTOC2uCbl0"] Also I just want to point out that he did that to my living room. It was clean when he was napping. Also I don't know … [Read more...]
Too Much Thomas
[youtube id="hw522GIskVc"] There are trains rolling through our apartment now most of the time, and my plan to allow only minimal TV-watching (when I'm making dinner or just want to stare blankly out a window for fifteen minutes) has failed. "Ohmas? Ohmas? Omhas?" Toddler mews, his voice … [Read more...]
Managing Screen Time…Netflix to the Rescue!
For many of us, the coming weeks mean heading back to school and getting back into school-year routines; homework, extra-curricular activities and an earlier bedtime. With this new full schedule, many parents find themselves needing to manage screen time for their kids a little more … [Read more...]
Chomp!
Carl Hiaasen for kids? Oh, yes. This is his fourth, in fact! And good stuff it is, too. Chompby Carl HiaasenKnopfISBN: 978 0 375 86842 9Wahoo (no really, that's his name) and his dad Mickey are animal wranglers - and doing just fine, until his dad suffered a concussion and had a hard time working. … [Read more...]
Why I Love My Job
Some days I really love my job. I was invited to a preview of what will be happening behind the scenes at tomorrow night's Genie Awards. So here's what I got: A hair lesson from Civello. My nails done by Tips. Exquisite, freshly dipped Brie & fig Chocolates from Purdy's. In case that … [Read more...]
The Wrath of Grapes: Taking on a Legend
When I asked Ron McLean if he ever felt overshadowed by the personality and presence of Don Cherry, his response was immediate and concise. "Rightfully so." But then he went further. "My honest answer is, my modus operandi in life is let your guest be the star, so I kind of feel good about … [Read more...]