Life In Pleasantville
Food, Travel, Life
There’s been a Mrs. Roper comeback bubbling away for a while now, but in the last couple of years, it’s gone full tilt. Once the sarcastically fashionable landlady of “Three’s Company,” Mrs. Roper is now the unexpected icon of modern womanhood. I first stumbled upon this her delightful resurgence after spying a tweet about a …
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 been fortunate to explore some incredible destinations — but one of the most surprising and rewarding experiences I’ve had happened less than an hour from home. We recently spent a weekend on the Rideau Canal with Le Boat, and it turned out to be the ultimate Le Boat family vacation. …
Corteo by Cirque du Soleil is like stepping into a dream—one where joy and grief waltz together under the spotlight, and gravity is more of a suggestion than a rule. I didn’t expect it to move me as much as it did, but Corteo has a way of getting under your skin in the gentlest, …
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 …
Come from Away, currently playing at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa through Broadway Across Canada, tells the true story of how the small town of Gander, Newfoundland, welcomed and supported passengers and crew of planes that were diverted there on September 11, 2001. For 22 years, people around the globe have been inspired by …
Gifting an experience is hands-down the most meaningful way to celebrate Christmas this year. Without a doubt, experiences create memories that last far longer than any gadget or knickknack ever could. Whether it’s a day of adventure, a relaxing getaway, or tickets to a show, giving experience gifts for Christmas is a heartfelt way to …
This year my friend group added Secret Santa with a twist to our annual Favourite Things Party. The twist was that all gifts for the exchange had to be something our inner 8 year olds would have wanted. The best part was that the toys would be making their way to kids in need the …
