(For the few of you who follow my blog, you will know it's been AGES since my last post. I have been in what I would call a Super Rut - professionally, physically, mentally and spiritually. I am inspired to pull this post out of my draft folder today in part as a way to … Continue reading A Gift – One Night in Munich
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Antony Bourdain: A Tribute
A bit out of the norm from my usual posts but I feel the need to write a tribute to Anthony Bourdain. Maybe not a far stretch since in his show Parts Unknown he introduced the world to cultures, countries, history, and food that most of us would have never experienced. In today's world, this is … Continue reading Antony Bourdain: A Tribute
Toronto – Black Squirrels and Baseball
Have you ever been to Toronto? It is the capital city of the province of Ontario and the largest city in Canada by population, with 2,731,571 residents in 2016. The diverse population of Toronto reflects its current and historical role as an important destination for immigrants to Canada, with over 50 percent of residents belonging … Continue reading Toronto – Black Squirrels and Baseball
Merry Lives of Windsor
The original castle was built in the 11th century after the Norman invasion of England by William the Conqueror. Since the time of Henry I, it has been used by the reigning monarch and it is the longest-occupied castle in Europe.