This weekend was a visual feast of local arts and crafts at the annual City of Craft event, held this year at the lovely Theatre Centre. A quick walk along Queen West yielded some unexpected riches of the anatomical/art variety. Riffing off my last post about the giant colon and the awesomeness of unusual anatomical models as educational tools, how could I not feature the fine specimen below?…



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The Giant Colon: encouraging you to discuss the"unmentionables" with your health care provider.





White Coat Black Art is a show on CBC Radio One that has been piquing my interest as of late. Hosted by Dr. Brian Goldman, the program takes you behind the doors of doctors offices and ERs to demystify the world of medicine. I find it a really accessible show that engages listeners… Continue

Jamie Ridler is a Toronto-based life coach who re-launched her gorgeous new website this Fall. In addition to coaching, Jamie is also busy creating podcasts, book blogging, running workshops, and interviewing other creative souls to help light the fire and inspire. How lucky was I to have recently been asked to participate in her new Featured Client series? You can read more about my… Continue

It seems like I've been so busy in the kitchen, that regular posting has suffered a wee bit. I'm here to make amends and sing the praises of feeding your soul, and your belly, through the creative act of cooking (if you're into that sort of thing!). As I'm sure you've noticed, local produce is in abundance at farmer's markets, grocery stores, and even the softmechanic garden. In the spring, I recall planting my puny heirloom tomato seedlings and… Continue

I have always been envious of people who can start a conversation with just about anyone. There are those who, in addition to the gift of gab, also have the ability to ask really great questions, draw out answers you didn't even think you had in you, and make you feel like you've been truly heard. Do you remember the last time you felt that way around someone? Those people leave me feeling awestruck and even a little teary-eyed (in… Continue