There is no doubt that, while some winter-like weather almost certainly lies ahead, spring is in the air: Queen’s students are roaming Kingston’s streets in shorts, tank tops and flip flops; my partner has taken off his long johns (but Continue reading Keeping despair at bay (part 18)→

Food has been front of mind for many of us since the pandemic began a year ago. For some, this has translated into more home cooking than ever before; in April, a colleague told me she had done more cooking Continue reading Keeping despair at bay (part 17)→

“Recently, I tried on a dress. I bought it online in the first lockdown, planning to wear it for my birthday party six months later. I’ve never worn it. So I tried it on and looked in the mirror and Continue reading Keeping despair at bay (part 16)→

Over the past eight years, I have become spoiled by the way the sun, light and colours feed my soul while I am in San Miguel. Adjusting to spending February and March in Canada this year has not been as Continue reading Keeping despair at bay (part 15)→