Written in 1915, this simple and short poem still evokes memory, heartbreak and honour
Archives for November 2011
Forays in the Kingdom of the Fungi – Part One
Julia McLean provides a humorous snapshot of mushroom hunting in Normandy.
The 80-20 Rule
I’m not a believer that our thoughts alone make our lives. That’s way too simple in my view. However, I do believe that how we think about ourselves does have an impact. Sometimes a strong one, and sometimes much more subtly. If internally you feel some desperation to find a partner, and some loathing of being single, others will pick up on that. If you don’t feel passionate about different aspects of your life, that will be fairly obvious to others.
Hey Jimmy Kimmel! I Told My Kids I Ate their Halloween Candy.
Halloween… the aftermath.
The Clear Plan to Change
Just like the French and American revolutions, the Occupy Wall Street Movement is motivated by the need for change in world equity and is inspired by hope, equality and freedom
Chefs —Their Passions and Recipes. Part 2
When we were passing through Port Aux Basque this summer, I danced a jig when I heard that Chef Pauline Gillam had time to meet with me. She leads the team at St. Christopher’s Hotel in Port aux Basque, Newfoundland. She also loves to feature traditional dishes like Fish & Brewis and Jigg’s Dinner. Pauline’s […]
Oh, Henry! A Review of “Becket” and “The Lion in Winter”
These two films—Becket (1964) and The Lion in Winter (1968)—star Peter O’Toole (propelled to the limelight by his stunning big-screen debut as T.E. Lawrence in Lawrence of Arabia) as England’s powerful Norman king, Henry II. In Becket, Henry is young and eager to consolidate his power by dominating the church in England; to this end […]
When I am an old woman I Shall Wear Purple
Jenny Joseph tells us that aging is about wearing purple and giving ourselves permission to express ourselves without fear of consequences.
Finding Inspiration Along The Way
A runner and a writer, Lorne Daniel pauses to take inspiration from Terry Fox, Betty Fox, and their legacy of courage.
Back to basics: A Moving Experience
While sorting through the accumulated clutter in her house, Julia McLean sifts through memories.