I’ve often wondered the origin of street names in Toronto, especially when I have work to do. If you’re looking for a distraction too, here’s some trivia: Queen Street: Named after HRH Queen Victoria. Formerly called Lot Street. King Street: Another royal road, King Street was named after King George III, but has also at […]
Just so you know
Originally published in October 2011 in Blog
RIP Homemakers
Originally published in October 2011 in Blog
One of my employers died last night. Homemakers Magazine was 45 years old, but her time had come. A combination of factors did her in: the economy, the rise of digital media, questions about her relevance in the face of competition (Canadian Living, Chatelaine, Good Housekeeping). D.B. Scott’s obit is worth the read. Despite her […]
True beauty
Originally published in October 2011 in Blog
It’s just a phase
Originally published in October 2011 in Blog
Journalists go through phases. During and right after I left Elle Magazine, my beat was lipstick. I was the beauty editor. I reported on shade ranges, hero ingredients and cupids bows for years until I finally managed to write my way out of the pink ghetto. Beauty editor: I looked the part, but didn’t think […]
“Kids today don’t know shit” — George Lois
Originally published in October 2011 in Blog
Happy Thanksgiving
Originally published in October 2011 in Blog
