Author: Lisa Nanoff
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How TikTok Is Redefining How I’m Learning About…Everything
To say that TikTok has changed my life would be an understatement. Now, before we get ahead of ourselves, it isn’t because I became TikTok famous. Although this isn’t to say I didn’t attempt to pimp out the resident raccoon family for a few views…Anyway, in a time where interactions are low and new acquaintance-making…
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Playlist: Classy People Don’t Lose Their Shoes
Is it 9 AM on a Tuesday and you’re already on the brink of losing your shoes? I say losing your shoes as father dearest keeps complaining that I should stop swearing on this blog..and in general. I hope these efforts aren’t lost on him! Anywho, whatever noise pollution and stupidity you need to block…
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My 2020 in Pictures
It’s 2021! Yahoo! I say with cautious optimism. To mark the end of the year we’ll be referring to until we’re old and grey, or older and greyer, I wanted to recap my version of 2020 in picture form. January February March April May June July August September October November December That’s it, folks! I…
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A Madeleine Recipe for all the Dreamboats in Your Life
The madeleine is the little pocket of joy we so need in 2020. They aren’t for everyone, because let’s face it, some people are intolerable and aren’t worth the time (and love) these beautiful nuggets of glory take to prepare. For all the dreamboats in your life, however, this madeleine recipe* is top-notch. It can…
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Slowing Down and Shifting Focus
Being back at my parents since May and now out of a job, I’m trying to help out as much as possible as our family continues a rather tumultuous medical rollercoaster ride admit Covid-19. Not something I thought would happen this year but what the fuck has? Despite the monumental dumpster fire of a year…
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Toronto Raccoons, the Neighbours You Love to Hate
As the last of the Summer days are officially behind us and the leaves start maturing into tones of gold and crimson, one cannot help but ask, where did those raccoons go? Ah yes, the infamous Toronto raccoons we love to hate. My guess is that they are busy hitting up the buffet at Chez…
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Playlist: Summer Nights in Quebec, Sitting by the Lake
As summer comes to an end and the cool breeze of autumn blows in, what’s better than a little summer reminiscing? This playlist is dedicated to the ten wonderful summers I was lucky enough to spend at a summer camp in Quebec. Canoeing by day, eating marshmallows by night, making friends and singing songs by…
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Rustic Strawberry Rhubarb Tart Recipe
I don’t know about you but Summer to me screams rhubarb, more specifically strawberry rhubarb tart. My parents always had a healthy bush of rhubarb as did our neighbour which meant the harvests were aplenty. Summer evenings were spent in the garden, sitting around the table enjoying the last rays of sunlight. As the tart…
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El Camino Frances: 7 Things You Need To Know
This week marks fours years since I embarked on the adventure of a lifetime and walked the Camino Frances. In the spirit of reminiscing, I thought it would be nice to revisit this 800km escapade and go over a few topics I can retrospectively deem semi-important. With the presence of Miss Rona, I don’t expect…
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How to Complete a Knitting Project Without Giving Up
Has anyone wanted to start a knitting project as part of their quarantine ambitions? How are things going a few months in? Still at it, or has the spark fizzed a little? Learning any craft, hobby or skill, especially as an adult, is a rather ungrateful process. You have to train your motor skills to…