Life In Pleasantville
Food, Travel, Life
Quebec is renowned for its picturesque landscapes and rich history, but among its attractions, the Eastern Townships stand out as one of Quebec’s hidden gems. When the world shut down Canadians had little choice but to get familiar with their own backyard. Thankfully, our backyard happens to be one of the prettiest places on earth. …
Okay, so you’ve just shut the door behind the last trick-or-treater, and the Halloween candy bowl is now more wrappers than sweets. The question on your mind is, is it too early to for Christmas? Can you pull out the wreaths, the ribbons, and the tinsel? Well, the short answer is yes, yes you can. …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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. …
As a travel writer, I’ve had the privilege to explore far-flung places, encounter diverse cultures, and taste new adventures. But often times the most memorable escapades I’ve had are not in distant lands, but right in my backyard. In fact, I would say that some of my best travel memories have happened within an hour …
When you think of Cirque du Soleil, you imagine a fantastical world under the big top. But Corteo, Cirque du Soleil’s latest marvel, has taken a delightful detour. They’ve made a comfortable home inside Ottawa’s Canadian Tire Centre until July 2nd, and the stage setup? A brilliant spectacle that mirrored the audience, offering a unique …
The January blues, aka post-holiday depression, seasonal depression, winter blues, or what I like to call temporary insanity, can be a common occurrence after the festive season comes to an end. It’s natural to feel a little down after the excitement and celebration of the holidays but add in the shorter days, some extra weight …
