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December 7, 2018December 7, 2018Snowbird of Paradise

A Wrinkle in Buying

You know how, when you need some gift-buying inspiration, you go to a favourite shopping website and click on the options? You can select gift ideas for men, women, kids, or a specific celebratory event. Well, the people who put the products under those categories have some really limited perceptions of gender. I have two […]

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Sterling Silver .14ctw Diamond Bangle from Charm Diamond Centres
May 31, 2017July 28, 2017Snowbird of Paradise

One Thing Leads to Another in Unexpected Ways

This is the story of how a bracelet goes missing and a hairdresser gives good advice. How It All Started The morning that I was due to leave London and return to Canada, a bomber in Manchester killed twenty-three people and injured one hundred and sixteen others. It was horrific. I turned on my sister’s television […]

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The Schuyler Sisters
September 25, 2016September 24, 2016Snowbird of Paradise

Musical Theatre is Magic

I have just come home after a fabulous week in which I saw three Broadway shows with my younger son, Jamie, and his partner; we saw Hamilton, The Humans, and Avenue Q.  All were wonderful, each for different reasons, but the most magical event was, of course, Hamilton. It has been a week since I […]

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December 1, 2015Snowbird of Paradise

Virtual Charity

You’d think it would be easier to give money away For several years now I have been donating money to charities in lieu of gifts to my siblings. We all have enough necklaces and scarves, so this is the best way to show I care and do some good. However, it isn’t always easy. I […]

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