I always thought there would be a time in the future when I was truly "old" and looks wouldn't matter. But judging from my mother's cohort (she's over 80), people seem to be divided into groups - those who spend a lot of time on appearance and those who don't. When did I learn this vision of "pretty" - the one that whispers to me "if only you'd put on some makeup, then you'd look better"? … [Read more...]
Party Like You’re 17 Again at Theatre SKAM’s Birthday Bash
January 10, 2012 By Leave a Comment
One of my favourite Victoria theatre companies, Theatre SKAM, is turning 17! And in inimitable SKAM fashion, they'll have you partying like you are too. Where else would you be able to experience the Odd Fellows Hall (a heritage building located at 1315 Douglas) without being a member? … [Read more...]
Standards of Practice for Blogging
January 9, 2012 By Leave a Comment
We often read about the unwritten rules of blogging. Perhaps, instead of rules, we can consider some standards of practice, best practices or values. … [Read more...]
Finding The Poem in Your Heart’s Garden with Wendy Morton at RRU
January 7, 2012 By 1 Comment
Have you ever written poetry? Do you believe, as I did, that your muse has abandoned you? A prolific writer in my teens and twenties, I had all but given up on my writing until a chance encounter with Victoria area poet, Wendy Morton, at Planet Earth Poetry. … [Read more...]
Vigil of Solidarity at Jewish Cemetery January 8th 2012 – Victoria BC
January 5, 2012 By 2 Comments
Please join me as I stand in solidarity with the local Jewish community on Sunday January 8th at 1pm at the Jewish Cemetery, intersection of Fernwood Road and Cedar Hill Road. I received the following information via both email and social media. Please circulate widely to your contacts, and attend if you are able. Sometime around Christmas five gravesites in the 152 year old Jewish Cemetery (consecrated 1860) were defaced with hateful symbols … [Read more...]
Emergency Preparedness Workshops 2012 Victoria BC
January 4, 2012 By Leave a Comment
2012 Emergency Preparedness Workshop Schedule Join us for a free Emergency Preparedness Workshop. Monday, January 16 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Victoria City Hall, Antechamber (Douglas St and Pandora Ave) Wednesday, January 25 7 p.m to 9 p.m. Cook Street Village Activity Centre 380 Cook Street Wednesday, February 15 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Victoria City Hall, Antechamber (Douglas St and Pandora Ave) Tuesday, February 21 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. James … [Read more...]
Fresh Year, Fresh Face
January 1, 2012 By 2 Comments
It's the first day of 2012, and I'm beginning it fresh-faced (without makeup) thanks to a conversation almost a year ago with Megan Ann Ward, a then-local Victoria slam poet. … [Read more...]
Why is YOUR business using social media?
January 1, 2012 By Leave a Comment
In 2012, social media is ubiquitous. Many consumers count on the recommendations of their friends for their purchasing decisions. I'm no different. For this first day of the year, we were on a mission - a walk at Island View Beach, followed by nachos. I did what I often do - sent out a request via Twitter. This is the result. View the story "Why is YOUR business using social media?" on Storify] … [Read more...]
Christmas Hamper Party – Victoria BC
December 22, 2011 By 5 Comments
I was first introduced to the concept of a Christmas Hamper Party when I met Joyce Kline and Peter Such in 2009. They've been hosting them, first in Toronto and then in Victoria, for over 15 years. The idea is simple - the holiday party or open house becomes an opportunity for everyone to contribute, as they are able, to Christmas hampers for people who would do without. Joyce has established a shopping list that includes every item needed to … [Read more...]
Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2011 – Royal BC Museum
December 17, 2011 By Leave a Comment
It's a measure of the Royal BC Museum's reputation that the North American premiere of the prestigious Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition is being held in Victoria this year. I was honoured to be invited to a special preview in advance of the opening December 16. The gallery has been transformed. Visually stunning, compiled from over 41,000 submissions, the 108 winning images compel your full attention. … [Read more...]
