Last night was date night, so B and I went to see a movie. We resisted the temptation to see The Marine (starring WWE champ John Cena in his big-screen debut) and opted for The Departed. I think it was a wise choice. This is an event movie – big director, large cast of famous … More The Departed

With nothing much to watch on TV last night, I flipped over to Long Way Round on OLN. I had been meaning to watch this for some time but just hadn’t gotten around to it. For those who haven’t heard of the program, the series follows Ewan McGregor (the young Obi Wan Kenobi) and his … More Long Way Round

Le Nordik is a Scandinavian spa that opened up in Chelsea a year ago. I got Bronwen a gift certificate for Christmas last year, and after months of talking about it, we finally made a date to go on Friday night. We were both in need of a little R and R, and this definitely … More Le Nordik

I just wanted to give a quick shout-out to the Hudson’s Bay Company for erecting its Christmas merchandise displays on October 1st. I had totally forgotten that the Virgin Mary had entered her third trimester until I wandered through the Bay’s stunning array of fake Christmas trees, lights, and ornaments. I’m so grateful to have … More Merry Christmas From HBC

Was that a great weekend or what? Three perfect days with mild temperatures, sunny skies, and the changing leaves. I had the early shift this morning, so I packed the kids in the car after breakfast and headed up to the Gatineaus. I wanted to get there early to avoid the hoardes of tourists who … More A Great Holiday Weekend