My husband has a very green thumb - he took agriculture and horticulture in university and has always had a passion for growing things. And although his career led him in a different direction, he still loves spending his free time digging and planting in our yard. I would characterize his style as "bountiful and wild" … Continue reading Garden Summer Salad
World Pride 2014
"We are born with rights. And whenever you are free to enjoy those rights it's the best. And I think Toronto WorldPride gives you the best opportunity, at this moment, to enjoy it and just live freely. It's very important to bring people all over the world together, people who in their country don't have … Continue reading World Pride 2014
How You Can Be 10% Happier
"What a bunch of hippy dippy baloney!" - Lord Business (Will Ferrell) from The Lego Movie I have always been attracted to the self-help movement. I have gone to countless lectures and read tons of books promising to help me love myself, stop worrying, solve all of my physical and mental woes, find the career of … Continue reading How You Can Be 10% Happier
Ruby Red Smoothie
I make a smoothie pretty much every single morning. Greens, banana, pineapple, superfood add-ins, frozen berries- blend and repeat. And although I know the ingredients are colourful and healthy - more often than not the resulting drink has more of a greeny-brownish hue. Not the most visually appealing (in fact the other day my youngest told … Continue reading Ruby Red Smoothie
The Best Running Buddy Ever!
I've always struggled as a runner. I think it started way back in public school when all students were forced to participate in the Canada Fitness Tests. This involved a series of "challenges" including chin ups, rope climbing, sit ups and the most horrible of all.....the endurance run! It was probably only a few measly laps … Continue reading The Best Running Buddy Ever!
Lori Leigh Wilson 