Why is the Mona Lisa so Famous?
After years of pondering the question “Why is the Mona Lisa so famous?” I decide to make up my own answers.
How to keep kids busy at home
As I raised my kids without a TV at home and attempted to keep their childhood as “electrical device free” as possible, I became an expert at keeping the young ones entertained. Vancouver is a rainy city and there are weeks upon weeks where we didn’t feel encouraged to leave […]
Why a book is the best gift to give
Instead of spending your money on the predictable stuff, you can give a great creative unique gift that won’t break the bank. Let us examine all the reasons why a book is the best gift to give in the world.
Why is my life such a mess? ala Neo dodging bullets in the Matrix 2
As I contemplate all the mess in my life, I try to come up with answers with a little help from The Matrix.
Halloween 2020
For Halloween 2020 I decided to dress as a peacock. I was inspired by the story of the woman with a feather dress from The Arabian Nights.
Dance on a Treadmill Challenge
To find the most creative ways to dance on a treadmill while contemplating the futility of life question.
The Life Changing Magic of Two Inch Heels
Should I wear beautiful shoes or comfortable shoes? What if I told you didn’t have to choose. Two inch block heels are here for the rescue.
The Lady with The Feather Dress: A story from Arabian Nights
A story from the Arabian Nights on how women give up their power in the name of romantic love and later must fight to reclaim it.
How dressing well for 60 days led me to a radical realization 14
I went on a 60 day dressing well challenge to see if changing what I wear could change my life. The answer shocked me to the core.
Dance With Balloons Challenge 2
A comprehensive step by step guide to dance with balloons. I defy you to try with without a mountain load of joy descending on your head.
What was I thinking?
Going over old videos leads me to groan “What was I thinking?” while I make a loud face plant.
Self Acceptance or Self Improvement: ala Blue Pill Red Pill from The Matrix
Self acceptance or self improvement? Take the red pill or blue pill? Am I asking the wrong question? What is the right question?
How to get motivated? ala Rocky Balboa on the steps style
“How to get motivated to exercise?” Can the answers provide the clues to the question: “how to get motivated to get inspired to write a novel?”
Antar and Abla : an epic real love story 2
Had Shakespeare, Scheherazade and Spielberg knocked their heads together for 1001 nights they could not have produced a better story than Antar and Abla.
25 reasons I love my body 6
After writing down a list titled “25 reasons I love my body” I began to notice radical changes in my perspective. I share this simple yet powerful tool with you hoping it has similar results in your life.
This is not the apocalypse I dreamed of :: My New Normal
Pandemic times require philosophical questioning of the new normal
The Dude from Big Lebowski Inspires Me To Style Flip-Flops 4 Ways
My lockdown uniform makes me think of The Dude from Big Lebowski. That leads me to deep contemplation about flip-flops. I know that some might laugh at them, but I see many possibilities for the humble flip-flops.
What Your Shoes Say About You 1
Watch me as I examine all the shoes in my closet searching for inspiration for my next novel. What your shoes say about you depends on your perspective.
Where does furious dancing come from? 3
“Hard times require furious dancing” so wrote Alice Walker. But, what happens when the hard times are over and furious dancing remains.
I Don’t Wear A Poppy On Remembrance day, here Is Why
Recently a Canadian Hockey legend chided immigrants for not wearing a poppy on Remembrance day on T.V. which he interprets as a sign of disrespect for his way of life. I am one of those people ( an immigrant to Canada) who doesn’t wear a poppy and here are my reasons.
How I Lost 50 Pounds | A Weight Loss Story 5
To lose 50 pounds I had to overcome emotional and mental blocks as well as change my eating habits. Here are all the details.
Halloween 2019
For Halloween 2019, I decided to dress as Carmen from Opera Carmen. A few years ago I got to attend the opera at a roman amphitheater in Verona Italy and I still feel inspired by it.
Life Changing Lesson Learned During My Trip To China
Distracting myself from empty nest blues by placing myself in a “fish out of water” adventure. Here are highlights from my trip to China.
26 Types of Favorite Dress Every Woman Needs 2
What is your favorite dress? Here are 26 types of dresses for you to choose from.
I Suck At Makeup. What Should I do? 3
I applied makeup for 60 days. I went from “I suck at makeup” to a life altering realization.
Scheherazade Goes West and Turns to a Man 1
How reading Scheherazade Goes West by Fatima Mernissi triggers a crazy unique idea for a novel that turns out not to be that unique after all.
Article In Point Grey Living
The July 2019 edition of Point Grey Living features an article about me.
Recipes For A Crowd Of 50 1
How to host dinner for 50 at home and learn to enjoy the experience. Practical tips and recipes included. Are you looking for recipes for a crowd of 50? If yes then I got you covered.