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The Pianoman: Flash Fiction 22nd Nov 2019
Niagara Events 17th Nov 2019
Legends Estate Winery 15th Nov 2019
Poor Aunt Esther: Flash Fiction 1st Nov 2019
Things to do in Niagara this November 1st Nov 2019
Badia a Passignano: Eat, Stay, Dream, in Tuscany 27th Oct 2019
Twilight: A Poem 26th Oct 2019
The Niagara Escarpment Makes me Smile 10th Oct 2019
Shots Fired: Flash Fiction 4th Oct 2019
Things to Do in Niagara this October 4th Oct 2019

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Last summer, the first time I stood in the square beneath the #duomo in #florence I was in awe. Tears filled my eyes. I was grateful to be in a city I had dreamed about visiting for a long time. And I was in awe of the dreamer who dreamed the dream to build this magnificent place. Of course like most people I fell in love with Florence and with #Italy. Today I worry about Italy, and also have great respect for what they are enduring with this #covid crisis. How they come together, and will overcome this. I worry about the small business owners like my friends Arianna and Alessio @kmzerotours and I’m worried about my uncle Italo in Milan, who has cancer and travels to the hospital frequently for treatment. These are crazy times, but we will overcome this if we work together, globally. Did you know that China is sending thousands of tonnes of ventilators, masks, testing kits and other medical supplies to Italy? We have to come together as a global community to fight this. I just read @girlinflorence ‘s latest blog post. And she uses the word community many times. We have to help each other. Her post also provides tips on how to help. You can find the link in my bio and hers. Wash your hands. Care for yourself and others. Stay well. #florenceitaly #iloveitaly #cometogether #thereishope #inittogether #community #globalcommunity #girlinflorence #covid2019 #covid19italia #staystrong #strongertogether #globalcrisis #staywell #❤️

A beautiful day in #niagara for a little #wine tasting and fun in #winecountry . This pic taken @rosewoodwine with #lakeontario in the distance. Many good wines today. And Rosewood makes their own honey too. What do think? Did I bring some wine home? Hope you’re having a #happyfriday ! #wine #winefriday #winery #niagarawines #niagarawinery #beamsville #beamsvillebench #onthebench #winelover #niagarawinery #winetime #niagarawine #wineriesofniagara #niagararegion #inniagara #iloveniagara #vineyard #icewine #winter #winterinthevineyard #vines

The lighthouse on the pier in Grimsby stands as a call to safe harbour when Lake Ontario gets wild. The green light shines out across the water at night. The Grimsby marina sits just beyond and my vantage point was the Bicentennial Garden which was the spot of the Battle of the Forty during the war of 1812. Just a little bit of Grimsby and NIagara history. Frozen birds sitting in the pier, in my story. #niagarahistory #grimsby #canada #niagara #lighthouse #lakeontario #history #snow #frozen #sundayvibes #weekendinniagara #inniagara #stories #travel #travelstories #onthepier

What an exquisite experience today in this lovely restaurant @roseinthekitchenburlington Talk about a Turkish delight. The food, the ambiance, the service were all top notch. I spoke to Rose, the chef and owner, and Rose told me about her belief in fresh, never frozen, wholesome food. It definitely comes through in the flavours. Check my story if you want to see what’s inside these lovely little dishes, but first take a guess. And Happy Valentine’s Day to all my IG friends. Hope you had a lovely day filled with ❤️! #happyvalentinesday #burlington #turkishfood #restaurant #roseinthekitchen #love #turkishdelight #beautifulday #burlon #burlingtonontario #yummyfood #loveandroses #rose #restaurants #burlingtonrestaurant #burlingtonfinds #tablesetting #alittledifferent #somethingnew

Everyday, but especially on #winewednesday . #wine #winetasting #winememes #winehumor #winehumour #jokes #winejokes #haha #niagara #niagarawine #niagarawines #niagarawinecountry #winecountry #winecountryliving #winery #wineries

Don’t miss the OPG Winter Festival of Lights in #niagarafalls A spectacular display of Lights and lighted art installations, many of them interactive, all along the Niagara River Parkway, in Queen Victoria park and at Dufferin Islands. On until Jan 12th. You can park at Dufferin Islands and walk around. Don’t let the word Island scare you. You don’t need a boat. You can also park across from the Falls at the Tablerock and walk along the parkway to the park. Don’t forget your camera or your sense of fun! There is a display called Play that will make you feel like a kid again. #wfol #winterfestivaloflights #niagara #inniagara #dufferinislands #niagaraatnight #niagararegion #niagarafallsontario #niagarafallscanada #winterwonderland #ontariopowergeneration #niagaraparkway #thefalls #artdisplay #lightdisplay #lightfestival #newyear #light #lights #lightart

This sign outside @smalltalkwines says everything I feel about 2019. It may not have shown here on IG, but I could have done without some of the things that went down this past year. I say, some, because I had some good times too. Such is life. Hoping 2020 is the best year ever for you and I! 🧡 What are you wishing for? #niagara #newyear #newyearseve #2020 #happynewyear #happynewyear2020 #niagarawineries #niagarawine #niagarawinecountry #niagararegion #niagarapeninsula #goodriddance2019 #goodriddance #best #bestyear #bestyearever #happy2020

Rows and rows of #vineyards in #niagararegion just waiting for spring. That’s the #niagaraescarpment in the background. Check the link in my bio for more shots of the NIagara Escarpment, an incredible geologic wonder. #niagarawineries #niagarawine #niagarawinecountry #niagarapeninsula #niagarabeauty #vineyard #vineyardvines #vineyardviews #inniagara #niagaratravel #travelniagara #travel #travelphotography #niagaraontario #canada #quietdays #nature #naturephotography #iheartnature #waitingforspring

Looking for a great way to get rid of your natural Christmas tree? Well, the good folks at @foxdenyoga in #niagara will accept your tree as a yummy treat for their goats. I didn’t know it either, but apparently these trees are a sweet treat for the goats and offer them good nutrition. Then come back to Benchview Farms and @smalltalkwines in Niagara-on-the-Lake for some goat yoga, with a yummy cider from Small Talk. Amazing fun! Would you ever try Goat Yoga? 📷 from @foxdenyoga #niagara #inniagara #goatyoga #yoga #goatyoga🐐 #christmastrees #winery #smalltalkvineyards #smalltalk #wine #cider #niagarawinery #wineriesinniagara #yogalover #winelover #smalltalk #foxdenyoga #foxdengoatyoga #notl #niagaraonthelake #niagararegion

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Badia a Passignano: Eat, Stay, Dream, in Tuscany

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Badia a Passignano: Eat, Stay, Dream, in Tuscany

I sat alone in a white wicker chair in the backyard of an ancient abbey overlooking the Tuscan hillside. There … Continue reading Badia a Passignano: Eat, Stay, Dream, in Tuscany