Yesterday I had the good fortune to go on an invigourating hike with dear friends at the blissfully quiet Elora Gorge Conservation Area. At times the sun broke through the clouds drenching our faces in much-needed vitamin D; the blue in the sky a gorgeous shade of...
A new year is upon us. If you are like me, this reset of the calendar provides a chance to reflect on the year that has passed.What did I learn? What worked? What didn’t? How can I do better? Be better? Last year I decided to focus on adopting a healthier...
On this bitterly cold New Years Eve, I find myself reflecting on the year just passing. 2017 in many ways was a remarkable ride! Just one year ago I sat at this desk and made a resolution to not just survive but to thrive; to get outside, to get healthy, to appreciate...
I actually heard the bells on the eve of Christmas Eve as they rung out in downtown Toronto, marking the hour yesterday. The sky was heavy with snow and so the tolling sounded eerily muffled yet oddly stirring. I was finishing off the last of my shopping and the...
The lights of the holiday season amaze me. Whether it is the twinkling variety of a cold, clear night sky, or the human-made kind that pierce even the darkest corner or quietest heart with a warmth that startles and awes, I find light to be magical. This Christmas I...
Hi, I’m Patti, wonderer, wanderer and photographer. During the week I’m a marketer in the publishing industry and on weekends I take to the road to explore this beautiful planet we live on.