The closer we get to Spring on the calendar, the farther away it seems in some parts of the country. It is my Dad's birthday today, and in his part of the country kids are walking outside in their shorts, while in Toronto we are weathering yet another winter storm. Such is life … [Read more...] about Bringing Downton Costumes to Toronto was a Peachy Idea
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Carry on Birthday Traditions Despite Downton Downtime
While the cold weather is not helping to boost our collective spirits after the end of Downton's Season 4, at least I have my birthday month celebrations to look forward to. My birthday was yesterday but it has become a tradition for me to reach out to friends and colleagues I … [Read more...] about Carry on Birthday Traditions Despite Downton Downtime
A Quick English Chicken Banana Curry for Maggie Smith
While Downton Abbey fans in the UK are counting down the hours until Season 3 debuts this Sunday night on ITV1, Downton fans in Toronto can take comfort that the Dowager is currently in Toronto promoting her new film, "Quartet" at TIFF (Toronto International Film Festival). I … [Read more...] about A Quick English Chicken Banana Curry for Maggie Smith