Author: Sabrina C.

  • I guess not everyone speaks French or learnt Latin

    I guess not everyone speaks French or learnt Latin

    Since many of you don’t seem to understand the French word “quarantine“, let me help – it’s my first language after all 😉  Being in quarantine is the total isolation of someone who has a contagious disease or who may have been exposed to one, in an attempt to prevent the spread of the…

  • First PADS-iversary

    First PADS-iversary

    Today marks one year since we welcomed Franz into our home and dived into the world of service dog training. What a year! What a thrill! But most importantly what a learning experience! Becoming the raiser of this adorable little pup has had its challenges but they don’t compare with…

  • “Theatre is the art form of the present: it exists only in the present, and then it’s gone.” – Simon McBurney

    “Theatre is the art form of the present: it exists only in the present, and then it’s gone.” – Simon McBurney

    What is it about theatre that draws us all in? Well, maybe not all of us, but it sure gets me and always has.  Growing up, my family wasn’t a very traditionally culturally active family, we more enjoyed sporting events and the gatherings of friends but we always went to at…

  • International Artist Day – Oct 25

    International Artist Day – Oct 25

    There are so many ways to celebrate International Artist Day, and my choice is to go to a play at the Cultch tonight! Artists work to illuminate the margins and make societal changes, and they have the privilege of bringing the timeless dimensions of beauty and grace to humanity. October…

  • One of my most-loved recreational trail in the area

    Even though I wasn’t able to participate in the 2019 Coquitlam Crunch Challenge, it made me think that I should write about this amazing, accessible and outdoor workout space, right next to our home! The Coquitlam Crunch is a steep, urban trail that follows a route under large hydropower lines…