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Article written for The South Etobicoke News August golden sun rises and sets as our harvests, our farms, our gardens and our hearts bloom, soaked with sunshine. Liquid gold. We watch our kids play over the summer; explore our gardens as they flourish and share drinks and meals al fresco. Naturally, we arrive to a time of harvest at this time of year. August is a time of energetic abundance: nature's wisdom is in full harmony. We reap the benefits of sowing those early seeds in spring. Whether you grow your own garden or share a neighbour's patch, or support the local...

Article written for the Lakeshore Press, July 1st, 2021 Summer heat is upon us. The rising temperatures, cool refreshing lakes, barbeques and iced cold drinks brewing are all around us. I ask you to pause now and stop to see the beauty all around you. We tend to think that beauty is the grand mountain side or the glass lake reflecting a majestic forest. We clammer to get to some secluded hideaway that no one knows about to find a prized piece of land, our wonderful earth has created.  But beauty is just about everywhere. It is right here. Look...

What language do you speak? (Hint: we all understand it…)   "We all speak the same language" - I’m sure you read it or heard it somewhere before. And no, I’m not speaking about love languages which may be latest trend. I’m talking about the language that comes from the deepest part of your heart. I'm talking about what you feel each time you step onto a fresh hiking path, cast your fishing lure into a flowing river, or sip on an iced tea watching the sun set over a lake. This month, the heat rises, the sun reaches high...

Lakeshore press article May 2021 May is for all the colours of love. Love knows no boundaries. Love is universal. I’m sure you may have heard these sayings before. But I say really think about them. Love is the one constant in this world. Maybe where we find love changes, but believe me, it is what keeps us ticking. It’s no wonder the idea of love, giving and receiving love comes straight from the heart. Our heart, our life ticker, is what keeps us going. Love keeps us going. Do you share your love, your love of life, your love...

April is here for Easter Eggs, Spring Bulbs and Outdoor Activities. Have you ever combined them into a month long Discovery Treasure Hunt?   Now is your chance. Of course you can hunt for the typical Easter egg chocolate. Sweet Olenka’s anyone? (they do have the best selection of truffles don’t they?) I am not going take chocolate away from you because chocolate is delicious and it’s actually very good for you.   Did you know that the theobromine in pure cacao is exceptionally healthy for your cardiovascular health and supports your energy levels throughout the day?   Yes, that...