Category Archives: love
Loveshit: how the broken hearted deal with Valentine’s Day
Broken, betrayed, bitter, lost – the aftermath of a break up ain’t pretty. Montreal Singer-Songwriter Jason Bajada wrote his new album, Loveshit, in the middle of the storm. The result is an achingly honest take on love’s broken promises – … Continue reading
My family: Dalton McGuinty’s wet dream
Last year, Ontario Premier, Dalton McGuinty, announced a new statutory holiday – Family Day. He envisioned a day where “hard working Ontario families” take time out of their busy lives to spend time together. Thanks to my older sister – … Continue reading
Hormonal overdrive: love’s bitter science
January: a time of resolve and fresh starts. It’s also the month in which most relationships break up. No more waiting till the holidays are over, or putting up with your nasty-ass mother-in-law. But while some couples were busy running … Continue reading
The long goodbye
Breakups are hard. But international breakups really suck. When I flew to Brussels for what was to be my last European board meeting last week, it hit me. The next eight weeks will be a long series of goodbyes. After … Continue reading
Filed under Birmingham, love, travel
A hot cross bun too far
I knew it was time to leave the UK for good when I actually started enjoying hot cross buns. This weekend I found myself inexplicably buying a whole pack of these sultana-filled Easter “goodies.” On my first Easter in Birmingham, back in … Continue reading
Filed under Birmingham, love
