A party without desserts is just a meeting

Wonderful get-together and catch up with Cristina just outside Yorkdale
this arvo in gorgeous summer weather!!!
#Demetres #ParfaitAccompli #MooLaLa #Abbeyites

Took in the 'Little Canada' exhibit at Yonge and Dundas this afternoon after visitng Ames and Mr. Trudeau. The site is breathtakingly beautiful in all of it's complex detail in making the exhibits lifelike in the small compact compactness!

I was listening to the most recent episode of Let's Talk Off Camera with Kelly Ripa and she spoke with Jeffrey Dean Morgan (who I was first introduced to from his role as Denny on Grey's Anatomy, the patient who connected with Izzie...). His wife, Hilarie came up in the conversation and what made it ever more interesting is that in this 'small world' formula,
I was introduced to her through her role as Peyton Sawyer on 'One Tree Hill'.
To bring the story into a full circle, she's also currently a co-host on another podcast I follow (the Drama Queens podcast) along with her two other former One Tree Hill co-stars, Sophia Bush (Brooke Davis) and Bethany Joy Lenz (Haley James).
Hilarie's book, The Rural Diaries was mentioned in the conversation and I was so interested that I borrowed a copy of it on ebooks (also a completely new experience for me as I normally prefer the old-school book version but other than the inconvenience of reading the book on a larger laptop version as opposed to on a the phone, which I assume would be tiny...it wasn't a negative outcome) and read it this weekend. It was a very interesting read as it was a mostly background biographical experience to Hilarie and Jeffrey's courtship and life. I fully recommend it!

Welcoming summer vibes with bestie!!!

Enjoyed the most fabulous reunion with Winnie since she'd come
back from her visit back home with her family!

With such long awaited warm weather, we went to Aroma on Avenue where
she had the most scumptious salad and I had a lovely morsel of strawberry rhubarb delight
with my kale and strawberry smoothie!

#GirlsJustWantToHaveFun

Father’s Day @ The Keg Mansion

The return of Mon Sheong Fun Run and Walk 2023

#TheLittleMermaid

Times Square Diner

#Archie

TGIF snack!!!

After an uncomfortable week of dealing with the normal
(yet uncomfortable) side effects of the common cold with the
help of the wonderful ginger booster...

ALWAYS a deeeeeliiiightttt!!!!! YAAAAASSSSSS!!!!! #bbtea

Enjoying the sun in ‘the 6’!

Fayewood and I had planned to meet up for coffee this morning but seeing what a bright and beautiful day it was...we both decided to enjoy our beverages at Edwards Gardens!
Brilliant and sound decision as we chose a lovely shaded bench seat to people watch all the activity! Afterwards, we strolled around the garden before it hit peak day.
#floralbloom #abbeyites

After the outting, enjoyed a first time lunch at Mary Browns Chicken & Tators!
#family #succulentchicken #poutine #biscuits

Welcome to another landmark!!!

And to the next decade and beyond, bestie S amie!!! xoxo - c

The Light We Carry: Michelle & Oprah

As Michelle Obama says "When they go low, we go high"

Spent the May 2-4 weekend at the Capital with the rents!

Outdoor dining by the Parliment at Chateau Laurier's La Terrasse
Truffled Pork Sausage
pickled onion, smoked black garlic mayo,
foie torchon, crispy onions & fries

The belle of the meal was the
Espresso Martini composed of
Vodka, Espresso & coffee liquor

Game on!

The evening's contestants were Vanna White (normal game hostess), Mayim Bialik
(Big Bang Theory & Call Me Kat) & Ken (notable past jeopardy player)
Wonderfully entertaining show but Maggie (Pat Sajak's daughter who was guest hosting)
ended the evening saying 'I think I'll keep my day job!', ha!

D is for delicious!
Enjoyed introducing my fellow past co-worker, Rizwan
to the delights of Demetres!

I normally have the Moo La La option that I'd recommended to Rizwan
but opted to try the Cherry Cherry Extraordinary consisting of Cherry Blossom ice cream with
tart cherry compote, belgian ruby chocolate sauce and meringue kisses! #delish

#demetres
#MayTheFourthBeWithYou

News flash!

Weekend visiting and reminiscing over delectable delights
(split a beaver tail in Halton Hills with Fayewood, yum!!!)
with girlfriends in Guelph (Maija, Jonathan and the kiddos...as well as the lizard, Marshmellow)...
and Milton (seeing bestie, S, Manu and finally meeting Gia in person!!!)

Farewell to The Late Late Show with James Corden

8 years after taking over the show from Craig Ferguson (another fav late night talk show host), the show ended with a wonderful nostalgic song from James.
All the best!!!

Deja Vu...Andrew Belle - In My Veins lyrics

sullivan's crossing - ep 6 "Boiling Point" The song was a cover of Brandi Carlile's signature hit “The Story” — as performed by Ramirez during “Song Beneath the Song,” the season seven musical episode of Grey's Anatomy. Season 6 of "Grey's Anatomy": "In My Veins" by Andrew Belle 9. “In My Veins” by Andrew Belle Season 6, Episode 24, Title: “Death and All his Friends” In what turned out to be another nail-biter of a season finale, a shooter has entered the hospital and among other people, he’s shot Dr. Charles Percy. As Andrew Belle’s “In My Veins” swells, Bailey screams and yells as she realizes the hospital elevators have been turned off due to the hospital lock down. Belle’s song captures the sadness, rage, and frustration of Bailey’s situation.

Enjoy your cake & ice cream!!!

To the most influential man in my life!!!
Reaching ANOTHER milestone, woot woot! #family #TheOctagon

Jays Baseball vs water shut down

It's been much too long since I've had a random week day morning
to sit at a Starbucks and enjoy a hot cuppa!

Thanks to bestie S for a giftcard present to enjoy!