The First Snow

We had our first snow of the season today. Summer really isn’t coming back, is it… We headed up to Maurizio and Jacinthe’s cottage this morning. It’s just a 45 minute drive up the highway in Quebec, but it seems like an entirely different world. You can feel the stress of the city fade away … More The First Snow

The Departed

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

Long Way Round

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

My Big Purchase

I actually bought a CD today. A real, honest to God compact disc recording. This is the first disc I’ve bought in more than a year, a revelation that really surprised me. I used to buy a couple albums a week, and now it’s a rare event. I could have purchased the recording from iTunes, … More My Big Purchase

Le Nordik

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