A classic childhood morning memory was waking up to a bowl of Cheerios or Frosted Flakes. As a child, you couldn’t escape breakfast cereal. And frankly, why would you want to? Cereal was a staple breakfast food across the globe,… Read More »Nothing takes you back like a bowl of cereal
Wondering what to listen to and read for the rest of your summer? Here are the top 5 all-time classics from the music and literature world. Top 5 Classic Summer Hits “(Sittin’ on the) Dock of the Bay” by Otis… Read More »Top 5 summer hits & reads
In 2014, I visited Alberta to explore Banff National Park with my family. This place is home to the mountainous terrain of the Rocky Mountains, dense coniferous forests, and alpine landscapes (glaciers and ice fields). Banff is Canada’s oldest national… Read More »Travel Journal: Banff
In 2003, John lost his sister, Emma, to a brain tumour, and she was only 32 years old. This year, from July 26th to August 1st, John will continuously swim over the 42.8-mile length of Lake Geneva to raise funds. Only… Read More »John Royden’s mad swim
Have you ever noticed how your mood changes when you listen to music? Do you find yourself more productive while listening to music when you work? Is there a go-to playlist that you turn to for tackling writer’s block? I… Read More »Brain.fm
After being postponed one year due to COVID-19, the Tokyo Olympics opened on July 23rd, marking the official start of the Summer Games. Today is the closing ceremonies and it was awesome to see Canada win 24 medals with 7… Read More »Tokyo Summer Olympics Games
‘The Velveteen Rabbit’ by Margery Williams is a story that I believed inspired ‘Toy Story’ because this classic tale touches upon a beloved stuffed toy (the Velveteen Rabbit) that hopes to be ‘real.’ I view the Velveteen Rabbit as a… Read More »The Velveteen Rabbit
‘Hold On‘ is a digital magazine that includes stories of hope, inspirational content, writing tips, author and musician interviews, and fun writing activities. Here’s a sneak peek at this month’s activities. This month, we talk about S.M.A.R.T. goals, our hopes… Read More »August edition: sneak peek at the activities
Born in Seattle, Washington, Kristi Shimada is a children’s book author that has made her mark in the literature world. To this date, Kristi is the author of five (and soon six) published books, including ‘Mariko and the Magic Mirror,’… Read More »The Story Behind Kristi Shimada
Californian budding saxophone star, Solomon Alber, is not your typical jazz musician. Residing in San Francisco, Solomon has devoted his life to the pursuit of gaining a deeper knowledge and understanding of music. I was honoured to connect with Solomon… Read More »The Story Behind Solomon Alber