I seem to be completely uninspired about writing things these days.  Maybe it’s the onset of winter, the sensory overload that comes with walking through a mall these days, or the mental fatigue that comes with trying to keep up with two young boys.  In any case, I’m taking the easy way out by posting … More Halloween Pics

About a month ago, dancer / choreographer Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui brought his work Myth to a major arts institution in Ottawa.  Production and New Media staff at the centre filmed the three-day set-up and condensed it down to a four-minute clip.  If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to set up a show from scratch, here’s your … More The Four-Minute Set-Up

Once upon a time, chances were pretty slim that I’d ever meet someone who shares both my first and last name.  Although my first name is pretty common, there aren’t a lot of Dearloves out there.  Since we’re also pretty spread out, it would be pretty unlikely that our paths would cross. Thanks to the … More Me But Not Me

No story – just a good picture of my youngest son taken on our nature walk this past Thanksgiving weekend.

In the past few weeks, we have witnessed two epic political battles that have captured the imaginations of people around the globe. The much-anticipated Canadian federal election took place last month, and a nation held its collective breath to see who would have the honour of leading another minority government for the next few months. … More Election Withdrawal