I may only be about 1/4 Irish, but I can still spread some green cheer. One piece of advice, avoid the green beer and stick to the gold-covered chocolate instead. St. Patrick would have preferred that.

With Christmas coming, even the biggest curmudgeon can find themselves delighted by toys. Personally, I love miniature things (I dream of having my own little dollhouse one day), so this video of the Minatur Wunderland in Germany absolutely enchanted me. I hope it brings you some joy too.

I’m not the most relaxed person in the world. I like to get things done rather than doddle along. I don’t spend a lot of time standing around thinking about how to do something, nor do I stop to smell the roses along the way. I want my errands done and all my tasks taken […]

Well, it sure has been an exciting year so far, hasn’t it? Protests in the Middle East, an earthquake New Zealand and another one in Japan that has nearly lead to a serious nuclear event, more protest in the Middle East, the royal wedding in Britain, the death of Osama bin Laden (that means terrorism […]

The snow we had on Wednesday is still around, but it is melting fast. I can’t shake the feeling, though, that it is January or February. When I look out the window, I see winter, not spring. However, if you look closely, there are some reminders that spring is well and truly here.

Earlier today a Hollywood icon passed away. Dame Elizabeth Taylor, a true movie star, died at the age of 79. She was, at one time, considered the world’s most beautiful woman, a title I believe she completely deserved. Ms. Taylor lead a remarkable life, staring in her first film at nine. She continued to act, […]

Happy Chinese New Year!

I love snow. Really, I do. And today, finally, Toronto is getting its first big taste of the white stuff. As much as I hate to spout clichés, I love how snow makes the world look pure and new. Everything is given a soft, padded look, and we can forget for a little while just […]