Author Archives: Janesse

A few years ago I sat on the sidewalk on Queen Street and watched the Labour Day Parade. It seemed like the weirdest and most pointless parade imaginable. No floats, just the odd flatbed with a band and lots of … Continue reading →

One of my sisters labelled me a “trier.” That means I place a high premium on trying something for the first time – maybe too high, sometimes… But even if you’re not a trier, the lady at the Happy Feet … Continue reading →

I thought I might have seen an ostrich up close before, but I was wrong. I saw an emu. I stand corrected. Ostriches are way more cool. Ostriches are taller than Darth Vader, but then their necks and legs are … Continue reading →

Did you know that there are now Crocs that are actually kind of sexy and have high heels? My sister picked a pair up at some kind of Croc hut run by a very nice lady. Despite mid-year resolutions not … Continue reading →

Naturally, upon arriving we immediately decided we were hungry and headed for the Food Building. Eating a Beavertail is a must-do activity for me.  Going through the summer without having a chewy, crunchy Beavertail at least once is like going … Continue reading →