Dress for Success

I have a confusing and conflicted relationship with The Act of Shopping. I am not a clothes horse, but I do love good clothes. I don't like cheap clothing that falls apart and I don't like fast fashion and everything that goes along with it. I will spend money where it's warranted, on a great pair … Continue reading

Fireworks on my birthday!

Some of you may remember awhile back when I wrote about a giant bike ride I wanted to take for my birthday. WELL, it never happened. I wrote about it, bought a new bike seat, took my bike out a handful of times, and that's it. I thought about WHY this happened and I was only able to come to one … Continue reading

One afternoon at Ottawa Bluesfest

I have to confess, I've never been to Ottawa Bluesfest. I generally don't love crowds, sweating, or standing around... so really, there is little reason for me to go. The music festival scene is such a big part of summer in Ottawa, and I'm perfectly content to stay out of it. Isn't that awful? … Continue reading