Lovely London: Where past and present meet

I first lived in London, England as a university student and from then until now, it’s a city that will always have a special place in my heart. As part of my recent UK trip, I spent three days in London and, although too brief, it was still special. The past In...

British autumn adventures

As most of you know, I have two homes, Canada and England. And while I now live in a part of Canada where my Irish family roots on my mother’s side extend to the 1820s, I also have British ancestry and spent many years living and working in England. This week, I’m...

Blooms, books and a summer blogging break

Here in Canada, we’re on the cusp of summer. With these warm, sunny days, vibrant pink wild roses and purple iris are interspersed with peonies, bright-eyed daisies and honeysuckle. After a long winter, June always brings me a sense of hopeful promise. It’s the...