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...
As many of you know, I have recently picked up sticks and moved from beautiful British Columbia back to my long-time home, Toronto. This is the fortunate and stunning view I now have from my balcony and I’m gob-smacked and thrilled. Most of you also know that I...
I just returned from my third Terry Fox Hometown Run in lovely Port Coquitlam, the birthplace of Terry Fox. This is an event that is near and very dear to my heart as Terry Fox has been, and always will be, my hero. He selflessly attempted a run across Canada to raise...
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.