Who’s had bad first (and last!) dates? Read and laugh about my cheap date who laughed like a sea lion in the movie house. Yikes! I spent the entire movie cringing. When will this movie end? Many years ago I…
There’s a story on my friend KemKem’s blog where she talks about moving into her new apartment in Valencia, Spain. The laundry facilities got me remembering something that may or may not be the law in Spain – and that’s…
Graduation season is upon us. Whether your favorite grad is finishing high school or university it’s all about celebrating the achievement and the beginning of a new chapter in their journey. All graduating students love gifts, and to celebrate this…
Fill your lungs with fresh air. Shut out the city life and relax in the country. Adventure awaits on this roundup of 8 Canadian dude ranches. Depending on the guest ranch, there are many activities to choose from: horseback riding,…
Did you see a Mr. Coffee ice tea maker sitting on the shelf when you were at the store looking for a coffee maker? Did you have a little laugh thinking why spend money on an iced tea maker when…
To start off with a little background, I have two big dogs I walk everywhere, Shadow and Chica, the joys of my life. Yesterday I parked my car in a residential area of Cloverdale, intending to walk them around the…
One of the most frequently asked questions on cruise forums is: what to pack for an Alaska cruise. I have one word for you: fleece! Most cruises to Alaska depart from the Port of Vancouver or Seattle during the summer…
Every year on the Victoria Day long weekend, the third weekend in May, my town is taken over by the Cloverdale Rodeo. We endure four days of earsplitting music, screaming thrillseekers on the midway rides, blaring public address systems, and…
You love your dogs, they’re part of the family. You agonize over taking a vacation and deciding what to do with your furry friends. Should the dog stay or go? Check out my list on what to do with your…
On Thursday Holland America Zuiderdam docked in the port at Ketchikan, Alaska. This is a pretty town, well known for its fleet of salmon fishing boats and salmon canneries. Ketchikan was also formerly well known for its former red light…
