I was walking past a store the other day and the window display caught my eye. At first, I thought I was looking at the tail of a dragon. But as I approached the window to get a closer look, I was completely surprised to discover that the “structure” was made of…..paper airplanes! How cool […]
A flood of compassion
“Through wind,snow,sleet and rain…the mail will make it through.” This quote is a variation of the phrase engraved on the James A. Farley post office in New York. It proved to be true in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. As many of you may be aware my city has experienced life threatening floods this past week. More […]
Popsicles and Icecream
I love summer. I mean who doesn’t? Summers make me nostalgic for some reason. I want the summers to be like they used to be. Running free. Riding bikes. Scavenging for coins to go to the corner store to buy Fun Dip. Getting dirty. Showing up for food and back out again. Making forts. Another […]
Graffiti
Graffiti, writings and drawings in a public space, is not new. In fact there are examples dating back to the Roman Empire and Ancient Greece. Often graffiti is big, bold, colorful and meant to capture your attention. It is a statement; an expression. Of what? Well, we the audience are left to interpret. By definition graffiti […]