“I Do Not Believe in Impossible Things.” – Dr. Izzeldin Abuelaish
This week I had the extreme good fortune to attend a local Toronto Beaches book club meeting where the author of the book was in attendance. You must understand what an incredible occurrence this was, as the author was none other than Dr. Izzeldin Abuelaish, known...
“My Blog Became My Voice” – Roger Ebert
Today’s post started out as a story about the 40th anniversary of the cell phone; a milestone we hit mid-week when I usually start planning my Sunday post and what I should write about. Just imagine how far our mobile phones have come! I intended to write about...
“Words Are…Our Most Inexhaustible Source of Magic” – Professor Albus Dumbledore
J.K. Rowling is a smart lady. For many reasons. The number one reason in my book, at least for today, is her uncanny ability to share wisdom through her thoughtfully crafted characters. The full quote from dear Professor Dumbledore to Harry (i.e. to us, the reader)...
Minding Your P’s and Q’s
I have not been vagabonding much of late, so today I am sharing another instalment from “My Super-Awesome Oxford Adventure” series. I took the photo above of the impressive facade of the Oxford University Press building on Great Clarendon Street on a work...
A Different Kind of Camera
I took this snap of Oxford’s famous Radcliffe Camera in the summer of 2002 while on a work trip at Oxford University Press. We were developing what would become the 8th Edition of the Canadian Oxford School Atlas. Check your shelves. You may have an edition of...About Me
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. Find me on Instagram
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