RWB’s Svengali: An Amateur’s Review
This week, my husband and I attended Ottawa's opening night of Svengali, a performance from the Royal Winnipeg Ballet, at Canada'a National Arts Centre. Although I'm not a professional art critic and my dance training is so far behind me that I … Read more →
Ghosts of Violence: Coming to a City Near You
A disturbing art installation featuring blood-red silhouettes of murdered women and a ballet about domestic violence bring attention to the shocking number of women who are victims of domestic violence every year.
Anticipation. The Best Christmas Gift of All?
Christmas stands out as such a unique day in much of Western culture because it has become one of the only times anymore when children actually experience the sweet joy of anticipation.
Douglas Coupland as a Massey Lecturer? Cool.
Past Massey lecturers have included Stephen Lewis, crusader in the fight against HIV/AIDS in Africa; R.C. Lewontin, a pioneer in evolutionary theory, genetics and molecular biology; and Ursula Franklin, respected feminist and research physicist. And this year? Douglas Coupland. Julie needed to see and hear this icon of cool with her own eyes.
Business Casual: Wall Street Awakens Nostalgia for Sharp-Dressed Men
In watching the 1987 original of the film Wall Street, Julie is hit with strong nostalgia for the suit-wearing days of lore.
Air Travel and Things that Make You Go “Hmmm”
After a long day of flights, the little things start to rub Julie the wrong way. A minor rant on some of the nonsensical routines of air travel.
Postcard from Bar Harbor, Maine: Humans and the Creatures They Love
Julie is a human like all other humans, happily letting herself be shuffled onto a Maine tourist attraction to see a much-loved creature. The experience, however, leaves her wondering about the finicky nature of human love.
Postcard from Jonesport, Maine: Are Fishermen Lonely?
While spending time in a small fishing town, Julie wonders if life is lonely or lovely with so little to do.
Character Flaws
I’m a sucker for anything with “character.” You know, one of those people that real estate agents market “charming” properties too. Also, the type that buys a new lipstick simply because its packaging is just so darn beautiful. And last but not least, the buyer of highly impractical, but terribly cute shoes.
There are Some Things I Wish She Hadn’t Had to Learn
Children used to make drawings in school about the environment. Remember Smokey the Bear? But what are they drawing nowadays?
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