So I decided to deactivate my Facebook account as an experiment.
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Monthly Archives: January 2016
Patti Smith, She Just Kept Redefining Herself
So I just read the Patti Smith biography written by Victor Bockris and Roberta Bayley.
Street Side Gardens!!
I think street-side gardens are so beautiful! They brighten peoples day as they walk by. At Noemi’s house, down the street, I notice people really stop to check out what flowers are blooming and when walking home, I always choose the route that goes by her house and beautiful garden, especially with the kids!
I hope one day I will have the time to make one, but like she once said to me: “Shiri, when I had two young kids and was hustling a full time job, my garden did not look like this. It only looks like this now, because I have been retired for a while and have the time!” It was a good reminder that there is a time and a place for everything. Right now, its with the kids which I am savouring and later (when they don’t want to spend time with their “mom”), it will be for other fun stuff! So look out for my street side garden in about 10-15 years.
My friend Noemi’s Street-side Garden around the Block:
Day Trips
DAY TRIP IDEAS:
- Horton’s Sugar Bush – Ring in spring with a trip to the sugar bush. This family run spot, is authentic, warm and quaint. They greet you with a wagon ride to the “sugar shack”, where there is a bon fire going all day.
From there you can take a little hike through the trees to see where the syrup is collected, see a demonstration of how maple syrup was made and end with freshly made pancakes and fresh maple syrup by the fire. A super way to spend a March day. I do recommend going at the beginning rather than the end of March (it is WAY) less busy and there is still some snow on the ground which makes it so special. 
- Scandinave Nordic Day Spa – A great spot to renew, rejuvenate and reconnect to nature.
- Rockwood Beach – Toddler and child friendly beach with great views of Canadian natural landscapes (rock formations, evergreen trees). Think Algonquin like views, but only 30 minutes from the city and perfect for a day trip with toddlers. It does get busy though, so people that like secluded quiet spots, this beach is not for you. You can rent canoes though for a paddle with your family and their is even a spot to get ice-cream for a mid afternoon treat.
A LITTLE FARTHER (BUT WORTH IT!)
Algonquin Park – If you want to go to Algonquin, but just can’t get it together for camping, there is an amazing hostel just outside the park gates. I know what you are thinking: hostel! I don’t wan to stay in a dirty communal hostel like I did in my late teens. This hostel is different though. Yes, it has a communical kitchen, but the kitchen is rustic, clean and set in a beautiful log algonquin cabin. In advance of the trip, I too was questioning how much I would like it. I ended up loving the communal aspect of the cooking. Everyone who stayed there made their own food, but you cooked communally in the same space. There was also a bon fire going just outside the cabin during dinner time. We met people from France, Israel, Canada, Italy. It felt like we were away, while really only 3 hours away from our hoses. There was also a sauna cabin, veggie and pollinator garden, and cottage cabins if you wanted to stay in your own cottage. Was really great.
Wolf-Den Veggie and Pollinator Garden
