Canadian National Exhibition (CNE)

Lets go to the Ex !!! Doggie, doggie, doggie ...... There are some things you are glad not to hear. Just love my annual foray to the Ex and made sure I caught a bunch of shows, avoided those fraudulent vendors that were nabbed at the end of the fair, never ever ever eat the "fat on fat" specialty foods that lots of people seem to clamour for (boggles the mind !!!) and took a turn on the zip line (new this year and almost killed me on the climb .........)

Soulpepper - Angels in America Part 1

A long and varied play, with two intermissions. Set in the period when AIDS was beginning to take its toll and AZT was experimental, we follow three relationships as they grapple with illness, courage, loyalty and disappointment. Serious soliloquies and philosophical rants are interspersed with comedic visions and fantastical characters. The actors display their versatility and virtuosity in multiple roles, including some gender bending. Can't wait for Part 2.

Fern Resort

Just got back from another awesome week at Fern. This is the perfect family resort - close to Toronto, lots to do for kids and adults, plenty of opportunity to have fun with your kids or spend time alone with your spouse. From paintball to extreme ropes to peddlecarts, paddleboards and kayaks, cruises and water sports, tennis, golf, biking, hiking - the list just goes on and on. The staff are amazing, the food is great, with lots of choice for vegetarians, gluten free, weight watchers and the rest of us. The desserts are irresistible.  I tried a few other resorts and they just haven't got it all, so we've been going back to Fern every summer for quite a few years now. Strongly recommended for families with kids of all ages.

Soulpepper - Entertaining Mr. Sloan

Quite an enjoyable little farce. All the characters were charming in their malleability, alternating between gullible and insightful. Amusing and definitely entertaining. Recommended for a fun night out - but closing soon, so don't delay!