Spirit Island

Spirit Island

My vacation to Manitoulin Island feels like an eternity ago as I hastily prepare to leave for a summer sales conference.  You will forgive me for a brief post today with a promise to write at length upon my return about my favourite escape in Ontario –...
Let’s Go to The Bend!

Let’s Go to The Bend!

For anyone who grew up near Grand Bend (like me), you would recognize the call to action in the title of today’s post.  “The Bend” is a summer haven of sandy beaches and kitschy 50’s style eateries on Lake Huron’s west coast.  This is...
Our Day at Ipperwash Beach

Our Day at Ipperwash Beach

I know.  You do not usually see people in my post photos. Meet my sister, Jen, who as you can tell, is a hoot!  A week ago today (mid summer holiday for me) our family spent a whole fabulous, lazy day at the beach.  The umbrella in this picture was covering my poor...
“When the Night Feels My Song”

“When the Night Feels My Song”

As I sit in my warm, sunny apartment on my first official day of holidays, I’m aware of the arbiters of hot weather (also known as cicadas) lilting outside my window.  A perfect day to recount another perfect day.  On Sunday, I continued my magical mystery tour...