Star Wars Disney Weekend

Darth Vader

Staying with our Star Wars Disney Weekend theme from yesterday, check out these hilarious promotional videos. Love Darth Vader in the brain storming session from hell (was kind of hoping he would fire up the telekinesis and choke out the moderator) and diva R2D2 rolling in late for his photo shoot. “Where are my blue … Read More >>



Star Wars / Disney Mash-Up

Empress 1

Things are starting to look up for our trip to Orlando (yes – Disney beat out the wine tour adventure). As a longtime fan of the highly creative Star Wars empire, I was happy to hear that Disney’s Hollywood Studios is launching their spectacular Star Wars Weekends during our visit. What could be better than hobnobbing with Han … Read More >>



Hiking Sedona

Sedona

It really is hard to top the shock and awe factor you get when hiking in the Grand Canyon. But for sheer variety of available hiking trails and the abundance of beautiful scenery, Sedona, Arizona is in a class all its own. Known for their famous red rocked landscapes, Sedona offers so many different hiking trails … Read More >>



Fossilized Remains or Strange Rocks?

Fossils

I have mentioned in previous posts that from an early age, I have always had a fascination with the paranormal, UFOs and things like ancient artifacts. So when we are on our various hikes around the world, I tend to keep my eye out for anything unusual. On this occasion (I must be rubbing off) – it was … Read More >>



Why I Love the Hyland Cinema

Hyland Cinema 1

I’m a huge film buff. But I’m also a bit particular about my movie watching experience. I REALLY like to get into my movies. For me, that’s the magic – getting lost in a great story or going along for the ride watching a great performance. And in order for me to do this – … Read More >>



Digital Art: David Hockney’s Fresh Flowers

Fresh Flowers1

We had the pleasure last month of visiting the Royal Ontario Museum and took in David Hockney’s Fresh Flowers exhibit. Widely considered one of Britain’s most influential artists of the twentieth century, Fresh Flowers was his first major show held in Canada in over two decades. This cutting-edge exhibit at the Institute for Contemporary Culture … Read More >>