Ashleigh
One Year Anniversary!
As I was sitting, trying to think about what I was going to blog about today, I looked at the calendar and realised that as of this week, I’ve been working at Dundurn for a year!
The first day that I started seems so long ago; yet, at the same time, the past 3 months have [...]
AdoptWalk
Have you been touched by adoption?
I’ve known many amazing people in my life that have both been adopted, or adopted children themselves.
Jenna wrote about her family’s experiences earlier, and recently the author of Labours of Love got in touch with us to let us know about her inspiring new project.
With the publishing of Labours of [...]
Read Local
I’ve always loved reading in public.
In addition to the exhibitionistic thrill of showing off your good taste in literature – and the possibility of who might see – it makes those moments when you put your book down that much more special when you can look around and see things a little differently with your [...]
Haunted House in Parkdale
I just walked in the door after a beautiful (except the weather) weekend in Montreal when I heard a loud bang in the kitchen.
I walked over to see that a shelf had collapsed, shattering all of my bottles. Vinegars, Oils, and even Fish Sauce all mixed together on the floor, making the room smell like [...]
Canadians on the Endeavor
I’m a little late on posting this week, but you’ll have to forgive me because I’ve been sick. It’s always hard to get back into the swing of things when you’re not quite 100% yet.
Being sick, I spent all day yesterday in bed watching TV. And as a huge CBC fanatic, I caught a lot [...]
Grave Doubts goes BookCrossing
When I first heard about BookCrossing, I thought it was a great idea and I was so excited to try it myself. This week, I finally had the chance to!
As they explain on their website:
BookCrossing is earth-friendly, and gives you a way to share your books, clear your shelves, and conserve [...]
Art and Politics: Interviews with Peter Herrndorf
Peter Herrndorf – today’s President and CEO of the National Arts Centre (title changed from Director General used in Southam’s day) comments on the importance of good contacts in government to get things done at federal cultural agencies and the connections he developed, especially with former Finance Minister Mitchell Sharp, the [...]
