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California Dreaming…

Monday, March 16, 2009

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The fella and I have decided to do a bit of traveling.  We’ve also decided it might be nice to take the little girlaboutOtown with us.  To heck with all the gloom and doom – we’re just going! We’re going because life is short, and because we can.  We’re going because we’re healthy, we’re grateful, and [...]

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Wakefield Detour…Getting out to Stretch

Monday, February 2, 2009

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This past Saturday evening, the fella and I took a bit of a weekend detour away from the ordinary.  Packing just enough for an overnight stay, we drove over the bridge and out to the lovely town of Wakefield, Quebec for a mid-winter escape. Starting with a delicious dinner at the ever-popular Chez Eric, we then [...]

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Haliburton Studio Tour

Tuesday, October 14, 2008

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Each Thanksgiving, I escape to cottage country to enjoy friends, family and the fall foliage.  Often, I make time to take in some of the Haliburton County Studio Tour, which has been growing more and more popular every year.  In its 21st season, this annual event features 26 artisans, and offers an opportunity for visitors to see them at work [...]

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Cupcake serendipity

Monday, August 25, 2008

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While in Calgary last week, I finally made it to Crave Cupcakes! Three summers ago, on my first visit to Calgary since the late 90’s (aack), I was shopping in the very popular Kensington district.  My mate and I happened upon Crave, but much to our disappointment, the super-cute specialty cupcakery was closed for the day.  As I peered through [...]

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Vacation Recap

Sunday, August 24, 2008

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Phew.  It was a busy trip west, with lots of family, fun and summer sun.   ♥ As it turns out, I’m not so much a fan of mountain climbing.  Mountains are beautiful to gawk at in awe, especially those in and around Fairmont, BC, but getting to the top of a relatively small one was a feat of physical [...]

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Headed westward…

Wednesday, August 13, 2008

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To Calgary first and then Fairmont, British Columbia.  Visiting, sightseeing and of course shopping!  This combo would do well for an early flight, followed by lunch downtown.   Until soon my friends…   Product information

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