Weekend workshops are a great way to expand our mind, body and spirit. There are so many opportunities in our communities if we take the time to look. When the latest community calendar came out I decided on a mini Brain Gym session because of the neurological changes I have experienced after two grand mal…
Mangoes are a tasty exotic fruit which originated from India. They are bursting with vitamins and this luscious fruit is considered an aphrodisiac by some cultures. Now you can enjoy them as a cool crisp treat or an excellent end to a great meal with my Mango Sherbet Recipe. Ingredients: 1 – 14 oz can…
Cheryl-Ann Webster has been an artist for most of her life. She lives in Ottawa, Ontario. Currently, she is in the throes of a project of interest to women of all shapes, sizes and ages everywhere. It’s called The Beautiful Women Project (BWP). I had the opportunity to meet Cheryl-Ann and learn about her project…
Recently, I had the pleasure to interview Dari Walker. Dari sculpts beautiful vivacious women in their full form. Her work… her art has helped give the fuller woman and society a positive image of beauty. What follows is that interview. How long have you been a artist? Dari Walker: I come from an artistic family;…
These two tried and true cake recipes have been in my family for some time. They have managed to survive many transformations and still taste great. What you see here is my latest variation. They are the most requested “desserts” or “snack” cake in our house. What I like is how easy they are to…
What is it? It’s a box (or jar, or mug, or basket) containing thoughts on cut-up slips of paper. Purpose? The reasons for having a thought box are many and may differ from person to person. For me it is a distraction from a train wreck thought. An idea from a thought box provides an…
Casino Rama welcomed back country music artist Wynonna Judd with a sold old venue. Wynonna is on tour promoting her latest release, “What the World Needs Now is Love”. Wynonna’s stage was highlighted with a video backdrop and theatre smoke which created a mysterious atmosphere. I’ve never been to a Wynonna concert and didn’t know…
Amphitrite meets me on the sandy beach in the early morn. She sits down beside me by the waters edge. The ebb of the water relaxes me. Her presence calms me as I clear my mind of obligations, hurts and wants. Her hand rests lightly on my shoulder. Here, I am me. No expectations and…