Category Archives: Vegetarian/Vegan Lifestyle

Cherry-picking in red, white and blue

Posted on July 15, 2019 by

One of my favourite colour trios is red, white and blue: a great summer combo, not just for Independence Day. Just the right outfit to go cherry-picking at the market. I bought this blue hat at the market. My big … Continue reading →

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Baby needs a new pair of shoes

Posted on July 11, 2019 by

… dancing shoes, that is … Dance Plus in Toronto has a yearly sale for top quality dance shoes, some made in England. After trying on several pairs that I liked, I almost bought these but they had a 3-inch … Continue reading →

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GOOD NEWS!!!

Posted on April 19, 2019 by

That’s the message of GOOD FRIDAY and RESURRECTION SUNDAY! I’ll be celebrating the Easter season with dancing. Through the years I get invited to teach celebration dance to people from various denominations, as well as doing worship dance presentations. Just … Continue reading →

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Day Trip to Snohomish, Washington

Posted on January 30, 2019 by

A view of the Snohomish River, it doesn’t look as beautiful in January as it does in the summer, but with weather mild enough to take off my coat, I’m not complaining. Jean wore her SAVE THE DUCK jacket, a … Continue reading →

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The Years Keep Rolling By

Posted on November 27, 2018 by

Another year has come and gone since I started blogging. That makes 7 years of writing a public memoir about fashion and my lifestyle. Those who have followed me know that I am interested in more than just pretty clothes. … Continue reading →

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What I wore to VegFest

Posted on October 5, 2018 by

We took a little day trip to Guelph, Ontario to VegFest on a pleasant autumn day. It was an outdoor event held at Riverside Park. It’s always more fun to go with friends and family to share the tasty experience. We … Continue reading →

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VegFest and a Body Bag

Posted on July 9, 2018 by

Our city hosted its first VegFest on the weekend. I wore my body bag. Did you know that’s what they call fanny packs in Germany? They use the English words body bag! Apparently, fanny packs are back in style. I bought … Continue reading →

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Flowers for Easter

Posted on March 31, 2018 by

No signs of life and no flowers anywhere. The calendar says SPRING but the weather is not cooperating! It’s cold and windy with patches of snow. I wouldn’t be surprised if we have another snowfall in April, after all, this … Continue reading →

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Happy Valentine’s Day

Posted on February 14, 2018 by

In January I took the Christmas decorations off our Christmas tree and decorated it with snowflakes and pinecones for winter. Snowmen and penguins are everywhere! They make me smile. For February I hang hearts on the trees and add red … Continue reading →

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Apollo Theater in Harlem

Posted on September 1, 2017 by

The Apollo Theater in Harlem is where the Queen of Jazz, Ella Fitzgerald, began her career on Amateur Night. She was often referred to as the First Lady of Song and noted for her amazing scat singing. Many famous singers and … Continue reading →

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