I have been wearing socks for weeks and today for the first time this fall I actually wore a proper jacket to work. This can mean only one thing: winter is coming. Though I hate the cold, it's not all bad news. Winter is often accompanied by savoury soups, hearty stews and steaming cups of […]
Ontario Public Library Week is October 18-24, 2020. During this week Ontarians are asked to consider the vital role libraries play in the community. Without books, documents and other written records there would be no libraries. When libraries are damaged – accidentally or intentionally – the loss can be devastating. Unfortunately, there is a long […]
International Chef's Day was created in 2004 by The World Association of Chef's Societies. This day is to celebrate the profession and to reaffirm their responsibility to pass knowledge to younger chefs. The organization, known as Worldchefs, is also dedicated to humanitarian causes and supports efforts to reduce food insecurity and promote sustainability. Sadly, 2020 […]
These last few months have been crazy. You would think that social distancing and lock down would lead to more reading for booklovers but for me it hasn't been like that at all. I have been listening to audiobooks and podcasts and watching far too much television and playing mobile games but not reading actual […]
Although change is inevitable unexpected change can be a shock. Toronto was shaken by the recent announcement that Sneaky Dee's might be closing, as a proposal for a new condo building at their location could potentially spell the end of the iconic restaurant/bar/club. Sneaky Dee's by Astro Guy. Used on a CC license. Described […]
Every reader has their own form of escapism. I realize these past few months that some of us feel like we're trapped inside a horror novel. So you might not feel like reading an actual horror novel. For some of us, though, it might be just what we need. We want to read a book […]
I've always loved almanacs, encyclopedias, dictionaries. Really, any book that provides bite-sized pieces of information. These kinds of books are perfect for my current situation. I can barely barely concentrate long enough to finish a sentence let alone read an entire book. These books about science will help you learn new things in a fun […]
I'm isolating alone but I expect that those of you hunkering down with other people may be in need of new things to talk about. Never fear, these books are full of interesting dinner conversation starters. All are available as ebooks. Curious History of Food and Drink by Ian Crofton All formats How and what […]
Oh, sports fans, I understand. This is a terrible time of year to be without sports. Even worse, some people are blaming the suspension of sports on us, citing something called The Toronto Curse. It turns out that every time a Toronto team has won its first championship, the following season is cut short with […]
The outbreak of Covid-19 has led to travel restrictions which has led to a lot of cancelled vacations. Though it's the responsible thing to avoid travel right now, it's natural to feel disappointed, especially if you can't go farther than your local grocery store. It may help to live vicariously through other people's travel memoirs. […]