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Posted on February 14, 2016
Logee Photography: DIY Pinhole Lens
Over on my photography blog, I’ve written an easy tutorial on how to build your own pinhole lens for SLRs & micro-four thirds cameras. This inexpensive tutorial is great for those who love to experiment with photographic techniques…. Read More
Posted on February 6, 2016
Travelling without Travelling
Mid-winter is the time when I get the most itchy to travel. It’s cold out, I feel confined by being inside all the time and I can’t remember the last time I was able to stand & enjoy… Read More
Updated on January 15, 2016
Homemade Herbal Simple Syrups
Sometimes you just want to liven up your morning coffee with something different! In Jordan, coffee is often flavoured with cardamom pods, usually ground right along with the beans. There’s a really satisfying balance between the two flavours,… Read More
Posted on January 8, 2016
Learning the Cello
It’s been on my list for a very, very long time: to learn to play the cello. When I was little, I’d sit with classical music discs and a giant pair of headphones in front of the old… Read More
Posted on November 15, 2015
Homemade Cherry Liqueur
Every summer, I keep a close eye on my mother’s Nanking cherry trees. When the bright red berries have finally soaked up enough sun, I pick the trees clean and either eat them all or force my mother… Read More
Posted on October 13, 2015
Wild Horse Warm Springs
It’s a romantic idea: a hot spring, secluded and private in the mountains. There’s no one around, just you and the beautiful mountain views, all yours to take in while you soak in warm water and fresh mountain… Read More
Posted on September 20, 2015
Defining “Home”
Several weeks ago, I was at a market selling my photographs. I was talking with a woman from another table, and we were happy to find out that we both hailed from Montreal. “We’re practically neighbours!” she exclaimed…. Read More
Posted on August 9, 2015
Cold Brew Coffee
It’s been really hot in Calgary and as a caffeine addict, this really puts a damper on my morning latte. Of course, brewing a latte and then adding ice is an option, but I always find this ends… Read More
Updated on July 11, 2015
Fear of Travel
As I sat on the bus heading downtown, something about the way the “Stop Requested” lights shone made me feel like I was somewhere else. Like I was travelling somewhere foreign. And I thought about how some people… Read More
Updated on August 23, 2015
Urban Escape
Last night, I had the chance to try something really amazing: a sensory deprivation tank at Urban Escape. The float tank is an enclosed pool of water, loaded with enough Epsom salt to keep you floating no matter… Read More