Last full day visiting family and then I am off, back to Capestang and my little French life! My time visiting went by so fast but I did manage to fit in more than I expected. A few last minute squeeze ’em ins, and some last minute, not going to see ’ems, but over all…
Why do people sing? People sing when they are happy or sad, dying or in labour, old or young, even babies sing. We sing for religious reasons and rites of passage, bottom line, we sing whenever we get the chance because we can and it feels great. I feel at peace with everything around me while…
Yes, another stat holiday and no school for the kids! May 8th, 1945 World War II Allies excepted the unconditional surrender of Nazi German armed forces. To commemorate this day, our little community of Capestang paraded through the streets to the cemetery to listen to speeches from veterans and to hear the band play. Vintage…
Ladner luncheon. I took my mom and mother-in-law out for lunch at Ricky’s and then visited my Grandmother one more time at the old age home in Ladner before I leave on Sunday. It was like hanging out with two silly teenagers, and these old girls cracked me up throughout the day. My stomach was…
There’s Road Schooling, Homeschooling and Unschooling, which is the right choice for our travelling family? Our version is a variety of all three, mixed with learning new languages and traditions as we travel around Europe. We have no home, and on the road, therefore for all purposes here, we will call it Road Schooling….
HOW TO: Make French Style Mussels Ingredients 4 Tbsp. Extra Virgin Olive Oil 2 Large Onions, finely chopped 5 Cloves Garlic 2 Lbs Mussels, cleaned 1 cup Dry White Wine ½ Cup Heavy Cream (optional) 4 Tbsp. butter, cut in pieces 1 Tbsp. Dried Parsley…
When the Hungarian airlines ‘Malev’ went bankrupt last month, Ryan Air took over their flights making it possible for everyone to enjoy Budapest for cheap! Our family couldn’t be happier. Back in the first week of February, I travelled back to Budapest to film a home and garden channel TV show and it cost me…
Where are all the rude Parisians? Do you speak Tourist? Is a movement in Paris started in 2012 to try to improve customer relations with visitors to the metropolitan city of Paris. The creators have analysed who comes to Paris and what they expect when they are there. Through the website, business owners can have a…
White Rock is on the southern coast of British Columbia and happens to be one of the most beautiful places in Canada. Houses cling to the cliffs offering views of the Pacific Ocean and the tourists flock to the shores year round to walk along the rocky beaches. I remember as a teen we would pile…
Who doesn’t love Freddie Mercury and the uber famous song Bohemian Rhapsody. It reminds me when I first saw Wayne’s World when Mike Meyers and Dana Carvey head bashed to the tune, typical 80’s style, as they drove along in their beater car. So when Sally, our choir director, asked me to sing a…