Tuesday’s Tonic
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Each edition features a host of fun anecdotal tidbits of inspiration and pleasurable reading.
Let's talk shop
It uplifts me whenever I stop and appreciate the little things in life that spark joy in my day. This extends to the way I interact with our community, and...
How does your garden grow?
If there were only one month of the year any of us could spend in the floral garden, I'm sure most of us would choose June. This is the garden...
The Fix-it Dad
What is it with fathers and fixing things? My dad was great at fixing things. He always managed to figure it out. He was a man of precision, a real...
Sea Change
If we were to travel into outer space and look down upon our world, we'd see an expanse of blue. Perhaps the link between blue and our planet is why...
Bikes, Trails, Jerseys... and an Anniversary!
It was my dad who taught me how to ride a bicycle. I can remember pedalling and building up such surprising speed I scared myself and didn't think to use...
May is Asian Heritage Month
May is Asian Heritage Month in Canada. It's a time to reflect on and learn about our Asian-Canadian history over the past couple centuries, and to celebrate the achievements and...
An Interview with Jo Ham
I (Antoinette) discovered HAM through Instagram in March 2017. When I first saw the rabbit, I immediately smiled widely. I love the black and white silhouette and how the rabbit...
Mamma Mia!
In Canada and the US, we'll be celebrating Mother's Day this Sunday, May 14th. However, if your mother is in another part of the world, when will you celebrate? This...
Staying Focused
A friend of mine told me about a book she read years ago called The Human Factor. It's about how humans interact with technology. It explains how intuitive design can...
In Blossom
Some days require wisdom and humour to get us through. This is when meeting up with a friend for coffee can be a balm. It also makes me think of...
April... star showers?
Have you looked up lately? Did you happen to catch the amazing Northern Lights in March when they made a rare appearance in Southern Ontario? We saw some amazing photos...
A Poem A Day...
Does a poem a day keep the doctor away? All I can say is that the mornings when I wake up and read a poem - really savour it and...
