Have You Seen Your Elephant Today?
There are very few things that I find difficult to believe. In fact, my commitment to fanciful thinking is such that I once seriously...

God, Love and Capelin
It's day 183. The early, welcoming days of July have arrived full of the promise of a warm, sunny, short sleeves at 8 PM kind of Summer....

Fifty-One Shades of Grey
In Lapland, there are eight seasons. The hardy and colourful inhabitants of this near-Arctic region of Northern Finland don't box...
How does your garden grow?
There are certain things in life that bring us undeniable joy....and oh, how many of them involve food! For you, it could be the bliss...

Between the Barasways
The Cape Shore drive has become for me an act of discipline only because is also in and of itself an act of beauty. This marvellous...

Oooopppss...I forgot to lock my door!
It's Sunday afternoon. The quiet blue sky is delicately decorated with streaks of wistful clouds. The meadows that lead from the very...
Plane Stories (The Newsy Traveler)
I love traveling. In particular, I love flying. I crave the organized chaos of the airport as people from far and wide gather tidily and...

Put a Rooster in Your Window
Whimsey. It's one of the most underrated approaches to living a good old happy life. But what is it, really? Whimsey asks that you be a...

Thank You Santorini
Greece has offered many lessons, most importantly a lesson on the value of living in the present moment. And oh how hard is that to do! ...

The Toronto Effect / The London Cure
It's 2:30 on Tuesday afternoon. We've just stepped onto a plane that feels as laid back and unassuming as the emblazoned in orange bear...