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City Adventure: Seeking the Unexpected

:: danielle :: — Fri, 13 Apr 2018 18:43:02 +0000

This post was originally published on the Enfants Terribles Blog, May 2015 Each spring, we excitedly make our first return visit since the fall to one of our favourite spots along the river. We like this spot because we usually find ourselves alone there, so the children are free to roam as they wish without […]

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Inspiring Mother: Morgan Brechler of Born Wild

:: danielle :: — Sat, 30 Apr 2016 10:14:32 +0000

When I was in my early twenties a classmate in graduate school told me about her friend: “She’s 28, married, has two kids, a full time job, and a home. She’s so together!” I remember thinking “Ya, she does sound together!” And then thinking, wouldn’t that be great to figure out a way of getting my […]

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City Adventure: Art, Nature, Seasonal Rhythms and Impermanence

:: danielle :: — Sun, 17 Apr 2016 13:18:41 +0000

A variation on this post was originally published on the Enfants Terribles Magazine blog in 2015 If you’ve been reading my blog for a while or following me on Instagram you might remember that the children and I love to go on adventures in the city. For me, it’s a love for walking, wandering, people watching, art spotting […]

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On New Years Resolutions, Yoga, Self-Care and Travel

:: danielle :: — Tue, 01 Mar 2016 14:12:26 +0000

Since my early twenties I haven’t been much into New Year’s resolutions. Resolutions, yes. But once a year, on a specific date, no. When I was practicing yoga intensely in my early twenties I found an excellent studio, at the time it was one of only two in town that offered a holistic approach to […]

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Inhaling the Season, Inhaling the Moment

:: danielle :: — Wed, 30 Dec 2015 11:29:33 +0000

Yesterday, our city had its first snowstorm of the season. Ordinarily, we would have significant piles of snow by now, but El Niño has been kind to us this year. However, after two months of unseasonably warm snowlessness, winter arrived. Yesterday, incidentally, was also my first day back to work after the Christmas holidays. Having that […]

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When in Rome: The Ottawa Edition

:: danielle :: — Tue, 22 Sep 2015 23:49:46 +0000

In the news! I was by asked my friends (Carina and Bree) over at Peaks & Harbours to contribute to their series “When in Rome” where they profile cities in terms of their fun, artful, adventurous and family-friendly activities. Sounds like a great resource, right?! We live a pedestrian lifestyle, so we are out and […]

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