My first morning in Venice, something entirely foreign happened to me – I woke up, bright-eyed and bushy-tailed, at about 5:00 am. Not generally being accustomed to the feeling of alertness anytime before noon, I excitedly pulled on some clothes, grabbed …
Earlier this week I had a little time to explore Toronto in the warmth of a late summer day. I loved the contrasts I encountered;

historic buildings of stone nudging up to …
Milwaukie, Oregon is by no stretch of the imagination an exotic weekend destination. But I welcomed summer there with friends a few weeks back and was reminded of all the little joys that a small town visit can offer….



