Category Archives: canadiana

i can’t help it. i am canadian :)

friday archive dive ~ canada day edition!

happy 144th birthday, canada! i’m so happy to call you home. { taken during the july 1st parade last year } as i mentioned before, this will be the last archive dive for the summer. if you have a post … Continue reading

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bata shoe museum, toronto canada

last weekend, i went to the bata shoe museum in toronto, canada. now at first thought, even i will admit that an entire museum dedicated to shoes can seem to be a frivolous use of space. i say “even i” … Continue reading

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long weekend in a nutshell: fireworks & feathers

today is victoria day here, and a day off for most. it is a statutory holiday in canada, which was first observed in 1845 in honour of queen victoria’s birthday.  it’s a much welcomed weekend when the frost is (hopefully) … Continue reading

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making promises, making bubbles

“a promise made is a debt unpaid.” ~ robert service, english-born canadian poet. it’s the eve of a national election here in canada. and while i rarely comment on politics, i do follow it closely and feel strongly about getting … Continue reading

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barbara reid: author and illustrator (and talented plasticine artist)

the other day, i wrote about the clay project that i tried. for me, it was equal parts soothing and maddening. i loved kneading and working the clay in my hands, softening it up and getting it rolled or flattened … Continue reading

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