Category Archives: Travel

What’s For Dinner? Bugs & Insects! -by Shirley McQueen

Planning a dinner party this long holiday weekend?  How ’bout Grasshopper A L’Orange? Or Cricket Casserole?   North America, and the west in general, seems to have an aversion to the idea of bugs for dinner but much of the … Continue reading

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EDMONTON EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT Thursday, May 2nd-Wednesday, May 8th -by Shirley McQueen

Ready, set, golf!   Rundle Park Golf Course opened last week and now Victoria Park Golf Course as well.  Riverside Golf Course will open when conditions permit. http://www.edmonton.ca/city_government/news/2013/tee-up-at-victoria-golf-course.aspx   Thoroughbred fans rejoice – Northlands Park invites you for a day or a night … Continue reading

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Most Romantic New Hotels In The World -by Shirley McQueen

 At least once in my life I hope to spend a vacation in an exotic resort, in a boutique hotel in the full flush of love and romance.   It’s likely to be one of these..  Morocco..Italy…maybe Australia.. Well…I can dream…. … Continue reading

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The Language Of Love -by Shirley McQueen

Spring has sprung – check that – it’s trying to spring – and thoughts get fancy in the animal kingdom.   Love is in the air   (remember that one? John Paul Young, 1978: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HswyA9tZD9I  courtesy of our program director Tim Schutz – … Continue reading

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Top Spring & Summer Kid Injuries From Redbook Magazine -by Shirley McQueen

Finally – spring. Just in time too.  My head was about to explode.   Spring and summer bring their own hazards of course.  Redbook Magazine has a great article on how to avoid and or treat all sorts of seasonal risks with the … Continue reading

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This Morning’s Roadkill=Tonight’s Carbeque! -by Shirley McQueen

Oh those crazy Americans.  Such a study in contrasts.  An abundance of exceptionally bright and brilliant people, ideas and endeavours.  And on the other end of the spectrum in Kennesaw, Georgia it’s illegal to NOT own a gun: http://rense.com/general9/gunlaw.htm   And … Continue reading

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My Credit Card Was Hacked! Protecting Yourself -by Shirley McQueen

 I got a call from PC Mastercard the other day – my account was hacked!  Well, actually a merchant where I had used my credit card was hacked and a number of card numbers were stolen including mine.  Thanks for … Continue reading

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Solo Travelling For Women -by Shirley McQueen

I’ve often taken short excursion trips by myself.  The time alone is very therapeutic.  However I realize I’m in the minority when it comes to solo travelling as a woman.   If you’re amoung those who like the challenge and adventure,  you … Continue reading

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Summer Vacation Family Volunteering/ Free The Children: WE ARE SILENT -by Shirley McQueen

I’ve been updating and adding to our Summer Day Camp listings so check back often to help you decide what the kids are going to spend time doing this year.   Here’s a comprehensive list so far:  http://www.lite957.ca/blog/livinglite/?p=3540   Another great idea that you … Continue reading

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Vacation Planning Tips -by Shirley McQueen

This morning we kicked off our NAME THAT LITE FAVOURITE contest.  Fiona Geisinger won $100 right out of the gate!  I was inspired by what she told Jamie & Dan she was going to do with the money – she’ll … Continue reading

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