by pattihenderson | Mar 18, 2018 | Weekend Adventures
For any die-hard Leafs fan, one might think that the title of today’s post came from Leaf’s legend, the man with the infectious smile, the late Johnny Bower. I can recall countless evenings watching Hockey Night in Canada, when special ceremonies to commemorate Leaf’s...
by pattihenderson | Mar 11, 2018 | Weekend Adventures
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...
by pattihenderson | Jan 7, 2018 | Weekend Adventures
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 lifestyle. I...
by pattihenderson | Dec 31, 2017 | Weekend Adventures
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...
by pattihenderson | Dec 24, 2017 | Weekend Adventures
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...