Tag: Fun

Starting fresh at 50 (nine years ago!) was tough, but I also found it rewarding. One of the many challenges I had in a new city was where and how to make new friends. As a fifty-something, making friends takes more effort than it did when I was younger. It used to be I’d meet new people jus...

I’ve been spending a lot of time lately — almost all of my non-work time — doing “unproductive” things. I’ve cooked and gone to the grocery store and helped around the house, but other than those kinds of practical tasks, I’ve focused mostly on fun or rel...

Blank comic books are a great way for toddlers to express their creativity and imagination. They can use them to create their own stories, featuring their favorite characters and settings. Blank comic books can also be used to teach toddlers about different concepts, such as storytelling,&...

Hey there, fellow photography enthusiasts! We’re diving into the realm of soft light — that mystical tool that can transform your shots from ‘meh’ to ‘wow!’ So, buckle up, and let’s get illuminated. The Soft Light Secret Soft light is like a wizard&rsq...

If you’re looking for the best fun and unusual things to do in Bangkok, look no further. We have listed the best things to do, from eating live ‘dancing shrimps’ to finding Bangkok’s hidden nightlife. Whoever told you that New York is the city which never sleeps,...

If you’re looking for the best fun and unusual things to do in Bangkok, look no further. We have listed the best things to do, from eating live ‘dancing shrimps’ to finding Bangkok’s hidden nightlife. Whoever told you that New York is the city which never sleeps,...

Chicago is one amazing city. Here are 30 things that you probably did not know about Chicago. The name Chicago comes from the Algonquin word “Chicagou” or “Shikaakwa,” which translates to “onion field” or “wild garlic.” In the 1850s, the entire...

I live in a vibrant, beautiful city of about 550,000. Over the late summer, there are several festivals, one of which is the largest arts festival in the world. Others are tiny, gorgeous ones. All of them draw people from all over the world, and they deserve to. It’s busy, a bit much at times,...

When we think about New York City, the first thing that comes to our minds is the skyscrapers, the Statue of Liberty and the infamous Times Square. Right? But, New York City is much more than just touristy spots and Instagram-worthy places. It’s a city that never sleeps and has something fo...

Sydney, Australia’s City2Surf, a 14km course from the city to — you guessed it — the surf of Bondi Beach, is billed as the “World’s largest fun run”. It’s a cold “winter” morning (maybe 10 degrees Celsius) and I’m waiting in my corral with ...

I booked a Flixbus to get from New York to Toronto. It seemed a good idea: their buses are comfortable, their drivers and conductors tend towards colourful but competent, the WiFi works. An overnight trip means that you can do some work on your laptop, watch a movie and still get some decent sleep a...

I am a reverse vampire. I thrive during the day and hide out at night. My friends and family have made fun of me for years, in a loving way (I think), about how early I go to bed and wake up. It’s no shocker that sometimes I dip out of things without explanation. They all know why. I ...

Ducks are fascinating creatures that have captured people’s hearts for generations. From their distinctive quacks to unique behaviors, there’s much to learn and appreciate about these feathered friends. These commonly found birds have unique abilities as they can swim and hunt in water a...

What with all the recent mass shootings and murders being blamed our beloved national emblem, I would like to put forward some fair and balanced arguments as to why we should not toss the baby out with the bathwater. America’s history is littered with poor tradesman all too eager to blame thei...

I’d been attending my church group for almost a decade when the new pastor came to town. Show me a church group that doesn’t have get-along issues and I’ll show you heaven’s secret hideaway on earth. I am not one to gripe aloud. Fearful of appearing like a gossiping, perpe...

My husband gave me the idea for this article one afternoon when his skin was on fire. Earlier that morning, he’d spent five minutes in a solarium at the gym, hoping to tan his body to a slightly darker shade than its natural creamy hue. As he later explained, he was prepping his skin for ou...

Here’s a math puzzle about Thanom’s roll of paper. Hmm, perhaps he has made a mess in the kitchen!?  Here’s a hint: a diagram will come in handy … I recommend you pause the article, grab your pen and paper, and give this a go. When you are ready, keep reading for ...

I love comedies, and one of my all-time favorite comedies is the 1998 French comedy film, Le Dîner de Cons. With the majority of the film being shot in one location, use of rapid-fire dialogue, witty wordplay, and superb acting, sometimes that’s all it takes to make a good film. ...

In verb forms, specifically in the third person plural present indicative (e.g., “ils parlent,” “elles chantent”), the “-ent” ending is silent. This silent nature is a characteristic of French verb conjugation. Historically, these endings may have been pronounc...