next 2022/03 ― As a child, I wanted to play the piano but I did not get that opportunity. Now, I started self-teaching from a book stored away in the piano bench. My dream is to learn Theme of Love Story and Beethoven’s Für Elise. If this works out, I might even add the violin […]
March for Ukraine
next 2022/02 ― On February 27, Raymond and Mayra marched to protest against Putin’s invasion. Thousands in Ottawa and millions around the globe came out to support Ukraine. They are such a brave nation. (Thirteen Ukrainian soldiers on Snake Island preferred death to surrendering to a Russian warship.)* A Ukrainian lady put sunflowers seeds in […]
Early Birds and Shadowy Rodents
next 2022/02 ― According to groundhog day folklore, if a groundhog sees its shadow, the next six weeks will bring wintry weather. Otherwise, there will be an early spring. On February 2, the groundhog representing Ontario predicted an early spring. Another mythology says that spotting a robin announces the arrival of spring. On February 7, […]
Bedazzled by the Glitter
next 2022/01 – I had never really paid much attention to jewelry before. This was the first time that I explored this world. Not all pieces spoke to me, but some pieces stood out. The gorgeous colors were sparkly eye-candy: a red ruby, a blue sapphire, a blue aquamarine, a yellow topaz, a green opal, […]