Thoughts


A Family Trip To Jamaica, Would We Go Back?
I love travelling. It’s part of who I am. I have to travel. I have to plan a trip. whether it’s down the road to an Ontario Resort or thousands of miles away on a plane. I am a big believer in Mark Twain’s famous quote about travel: I don’t think there is a faster

Who Let the Puppies Out?
I remember getting the text: “the puppies are coming!”. Christine Baayen, my friend, my dog trainer and my dog groomer at The Ugly Pug was waiting and waiting for her baby Holly to have her babies. The day finally arrived and now she has nine puppies! All nine are doing great. I’m sorry folks, these

Hospice, an Auctionista & Police Officers with Jazz Hands
Last night I had the pleasure of emceeing Handbags for Hospice. A fundraiser for our local chapter of a national organization that cares for families and patients dealing with terminal illness and end of life. It’s an amazing organization. Death is part of life. Hospice makes it a manageable part of life. The event was

The Best Gift I Ever Gave My Kids
How many times have you said to your kids: “You know, some kids have NOTHING to eat”. How many Christmases or birthday parties have your kids complained about their gifts? For the most part my kids are pretty good. They are grateful: MOST OF THE TIME, but there’s always room for improvement. I decided I

How The Ontario Science Centre Made Me a Better Parent
I think most of us know what we should do to be successful in life. Whether it’s in our career, in our diet, our finances or in our parenting. Most of us KNOW what we should do, but we often forget. Most of the time, we are unmotivated and uninspired to put forth the effort.

A Winemaker’s Dinner: You Should Go
A couples night out is always fun. We are always looking for something a wee bit different. We found it at Elmhirst’s Resort in Keene Ontario. My parents my husband and I had an opportunity to try new food and new wine! We also learned how to really taste wine with a wine sampling in

Felix Baumgartner: My Interview With The Real Superman
Imagine breaking the sound barrier. Now imagine breaking the sound barrier with just your body. It’s been done. I kid you not. October 14, 2012, Austrian Skydiver, daredevil and base jumper, Felix Baumgartner broke world records and skydived from the stratosphere at 127,895 feet. Yes you read that right. The moment was live streamed for

Who Will Be Canada’s Next Prime Minister?
October 19th, 2015, it’s voting day in Canada. It has been Canada’s longest general election campaign in modern history. I’m done with the ads and the mudslinging. I’m ready for the results. Here is my prediction for what it’s worth. Liberal Minority Government. Justin Trudeau will be Canada’s next Prime Minister. Or should I say