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Fall in Love with Grey County: The Ultimate Scenic Fall Getaway Guide

By //  by Candace Sampson

A fall getaway in Grey County is where nature turns up the volume on colour and every experience feels like a front-row seat to the season's best show. There's a certain magic that comes with hitting the open road alone, especially when the journey takes you through the picturesque landscapes of Grey County. This particular road trip? It's lived rent-free in my head since the moment I embarked on it, courtesy of a press trip with Grey County Tourism. And believe me, it wasn't just any trip; …

Filed Under: Canada, Ontario, Travel Tagged With: Autumn Road Trip, Boutique Wineries, Clarksburg, Eugenia, Fall Getaway, Georgian Bay, grey county, local brews, Niagara Escarpment, Owen Sound, Scenic Caves., scenic views, Thornbury, waterfalls, wineries

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White Water Rafting Adventure: A Thrilling Odyssey with Unstoppable Friends!

By //  by Candace Sampson

If I was to describe my friend group to someone, I would say we're the embodiment of 'distance means so little when friendship means so much,' sprinkled with a smattering of batshit crazy – but in the best imaginable way of course. Simply put, we're always pushing boundaries, heading out on crazy adventures, and with every chapter we add to our story, the bond between us only grows deeper. Scattered from Ottawa, Ontario to Truckee, California, most of our gatherings happen in Southern Ontario …

Filed Under: Canada, Ontario, Travel Tagged With: rafting adventure, rafting guide, river adventures, white water rafting, whitewater trips

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Understanding Hadestown: The Story, Its Popularity, and Deep-Rooted Meanings

By //  by Candace Sampson

When one steps into the theatre, there's an unspoken agreement to suspend disbelief, to let the world of the stage envelop you. Walking into the National Arts Centre to watch Broadway Across Canada's Hadestown, my disbelief was suspended, mostly because unlike previous shows I've seen, I had no background about this play. I was armed with little more than curiosity. And as the final notes faded and the curtains descended, I found myself in a contemplative trance, thinking, "Well, I'm still not …

Filed Under: Living, Theatre Tagged With: Broadway, Greek Mythology, Hades and Persephone, Hadestown, Musical Review, National Arts Centre, Orpheus and Eurydice, Rhythm and Blues., Storytelling, Theater Experience

The Mrs. Roper Comeback: When Nostalgia Meets Modern Womanhood

By //  by Candace Sampson

There's a Mrs. Roper comeback that's been brewing under the surface for a few years now but it poised to explode this year. Once the sarcastically fashionable landlady of "Three's Company," is now, the unexpected icon of modern womanhood. I first stumbled upon this delightful resurgence after spying a tweet about a Mrs. Roper-themed pub crawl in Hillcrest, San Diego. With caftan-clad devotees of this sitcom legend sashaying through the streets, it got me thinking - why is Mrs. Roper, played by …

Filed Under: Entertaining, Living Tagged With: Audra Lindley, Caftan, Modern Womanhood, mrs roper pub crawl, Mrs. Roper, mrs. roper party, Nostalgia, party trends, Three's Company, what does mrs. roper wear, who is mrs. roper, Womanhood

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An Open Letter to P!nk: A Tale of Unforgettable Nights, Dancing Shoes, and a Plea for Friendship

By //  by Candace Sampson

Dear P!nk, Let me begin by saying that we’re not crazy. Crazy adjacent perhaps but most definitely, probably of sound mind, so I hope you’ll read this letter with an open heart. Now that we’ve got that out of the way, please consider this your formal invite to be our friend. Is this bold? Yes. Audacious? Undoubtedly. Yet, as any of your songs would tell us - there's no progress without a bit of boldness.  First, as good friends, we want to express our gratitude for last night’s sold …

Filed Under: Concerts, Travel Tagged With: Brandi Carlile, Concert Experience, Cover Me in Sunshine, Dancing Shoes, Empowerment, Female Friendships, Friendship Invitation, GroupLove, LiveNation, music, P!nk, Pandemic Survival, Rogers Centre, Summer Carnival Tour, Toronto, Unforgettable Nights

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