Living Archive
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Cycle-friendly Montreal
Posted on February 7, 2012 | No CommentsFlower pots, horns, teddy bears, even small pairs of Crocs decorate the bicycle helmets around me. I seem to be one of the few without a distinctive adornment on my... -
Painting like a man
Posted on January 9, 2012 | 1 CommentSo would you paint a room Dirty Socks? How about Zombie Apocalypse? If you’re a guy, CIL Paints is apparently betting that you would. Last fall, CIL decided to man... -
Eat gingerly
Posted on January 9, 2012 | 1 CommentGinger ale and ginger beer might be non-alcoholic today, but it began in the 19th century as a sprinkling of ground ginger root in the real thing. It was thought... -
Authentic dining at popular Persian resto
Posted on January 9, 2012 | No CommentsI think I know why there are such long lineups at the door at North Restaurant. It took the waiter at least 20 minutes to bring the bill. And it... -
Benefits of camp
Posted on January 9, 2012 | 2 CommentsMany important life skills can be gained over the summer It first, the campers were only familiar with the digital realm of text messages, Facebook and video games. But by... -
Choosing well
Posted on January 9, 2012 | No CommentsFinding the right camp for your child It may be winter but it’s not too early to start thinking about summer camp. With a plethora of choices, Camp Kandalore’s director... -
Does gender matter?
Posted on January 9, 2012 | No CommentsExperts divided on if there is an optimal way to teach boys and girls Boys and girls are different, so it makes sense that they learn differently too, doesn’t it?... -
‘Giving’ thanks
Posted on January 9, 2012 | No Comments4 ways to show your appreciation Aside from being the month commonly associated with freezing cold temperatures and the beginning of soon-to-be-failed resolutions, January is also National Thank You Month.... -
Later, gator
Posted on January 9, 2012 | No CommentsTaking a trip to Florida’s Everglades is no crock As our little crew of four kayaks paddles along, the sun slowly sinks below tall trees and gnarled mangroves. Birds are... -
Forget the knife
Posted on January 9, 2012 | No CommentsSome docs are using surgery as a last resort There’s a new breed of cosmetic doctors these days. They’re trading their scalpels for needles and while they can’t change markedly...
