I love lists. At this time of year, when the snow is a not-so-distant memory and we are seeing the buds on the trees, lists become really important because there is so much to do before the buses roll into Camp on June 24th. Whether…
Did you know there are over 50 award shows each year in the US alone? From the Oscars to the Grammys to the People’s Choice, in the spirit of awards season I thought we ought to focus on one awards show, which doesn’t have a…
We were supposed to be packing up to fly home the next morning. The end of our family vacation was inevitable and my “to do” list was getting all of my attention. I was very focused on which bathing suits were still damp – that…
Have you ever had a Monday morning when you felt like nothing was going your way? You know, “Murphy’s Law” seemed to be everywhere you turned? Let’s start with what the definition of Murphy’s Law is: “A rule that states, “If something can go wrong,…
Last night, here in Montreal, I was lucky enough listen to RJ Palacio tell her story. If that name sounds familiar, I’m not surprised. RJ Palacio is the author of the book Wonder, which tells the story of Auggie, a tough, sweet 10-year-old boy who…
