A king lies dying. Her courtiers have gathered in the dim-lit chamber where she lies on a hard pallet, her sheath clinging to her clammy […]
Books
The Books I’m Packing in My Summer Tote
One of the things I miss most about the summer of 2020 was how much time I spent at the beach with a book in […]
Life
I Tried the KonMari Method. Here are my thoughts on tidying up.
I said I had waaay too much stuff lying around and I needed to tidy up. I finally did it, using a neat little guide […]
Life
Review: Alegría Sous le Grand Chapiteau
For the first time since the pandemic began, Cirque du Soleil has returned to Canada. The Quebec-based touring circus’ oldest—and newest—show, Alegría, is playing under […]
Fun Stuff
Did an Egyptian Mummy Go Down with the Titanic?
No, it didn’t. But while I have your attention, let me tell you about how the rumour got started. Surprisingly, there was quite the hullabaloo […]
Books
Reading Those Winter Nights Away
Tales of extinct eras have populated my reading list for the last few months. That might say something about my longing for the world as […]
Food & Wine
High Tea at Patisserie Für Elise
When I think of high tea I think of elegant china, petite fours and delicate cucumber sandwiches enjoyed in the mid-afternoon sunshine. What do you […]
Food & Wine
Vancouver’s Best Artisanal Coffee Shops
It’s no secret that we love a good cup of coffee. It’s how we start the day with a quick caffeine fix, it’s our pick-me-up […]