Over the summer, the staff here at Dearlove.ca participated in a multi-level visioning exercise to develop a new strategic direction for the site. Faced with steadily declining site visits and page views, it became clear that the site is no longer keeping pace with the needs of the on-line public. Following extensive discussions with key stakeholders, on-line … More Relaunch of Dearlove.ca

I’ve heard some people say that children keep you young. These people are crazy and horribly misinformed. In reality, children are little time-sucking vampires whose very existence is proof that you are not nearly as young as you think you are. The milestones for kids come fast and furious, and each one is a vivid … More Bye-Bye Pinocchio

I am a foodie wannabe.  I love reading restaurant reviews, browsing chowhound.com for recommendations, and seeking out things like the best baguette in Ottawa (True Loaf on Gladstone is the current front-runner).  I like to eat well, as my ever-expanding girth can attest, and I live vicariously through a number of writers who are truly devoted … More Amateur Gourmet at El Bulli

After four weeks of leisure, I woke up this morning to the sad reality that my vacation is over.  Time to put away the shorts and sandals, iron the pants and shine the shoes, and mentally prepare myself for a month of unanswered voicemail and e-mail.  I’m trying to ignore the fact that there are 336 … More Back to Reality

Once upon a time, I was a member of the Fort Henry Guard. Our beloved Fort Henry was operated by the St. Lawrence Parks Commission, something I considered to be a shadowy organization based in Morrisburg. Its crown jewel was Upper Canada Village, and I often felt like we were the poor cousins who lived … More Upper Canada Village