Depression… (why is it so hard to hit “publish”?)

Now Distant Thoughts

Originally posted 5 Dec 2010: reposted for mental health awareness Feeling particularly scattered as of late. I don’t know if it’s the time of the year, or just everything catching up with me, but I can’t seem to complete a thought, a book, or an activity… I’ve been trying to write a new post unsuccessfully … Read more

To Twitter stalk / Facebook creep or not to?

twitter stalking

I understand people’s desire to “stalk” others online for info/insights. Yet, nothing irks me more than someone who is NOT online, taking to the online world to research others… I initiate almost everything in life online. My communication with even my closest friends and family generally happens via email, facebook message, or perhaps text message. … Read more

Hart and Thistle Gastropub and Brewery Review and Giveaway

Hart and Thistle Gastropub and Brewery

If you’re looking for a great spot downtown for a girls’ night out, look no further that Hart and Thistle Gastropub and Brewery. You can’t go wrong with fantastic Chef Stone who loves to exercise his creative processes, in-house brewmaster – Greg Nash – who handcrafts two new beers on tap regularly and a great … Read more

Coffee, PJs and a blog…

  This is the life. I mean there are plenty of other places I would happily be working from <say my beachfront cabana in Lanai, Hawaii 😉 > but my living room in my jammies with a hot cuppa joe – and I’m not complaining.   It has been said that the best way to … Read more

Trish Blogs… Wine, for a Change

Vineland Estates wine library

One change that is very welcome for many at this time of year is the change of seasons. Soon it will be spring and everything will start budding again. Without seasonal changes we can’t have gloriously tasty wines like those served at the recent ice wine festival. Or at the fall winery tour that some … Read more