Have a Merry Little Christmas…

Grief, beauty, and peace at the holidays.

September 2025: Interested in joining me for a personal Renaissance in Venice?

VENICE, ITALY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2017: View on Santa Maria della Salute basilica in sunset in Venice, Italy Dear Readers, In these challenging times, have you considered stepping away and finding a new perspective with like-minded women? I’m excited to invite you on a journey to Venice and the Veneto, exploring the Renaissance landmarks featured in … Continue reading September 2025: Interested in joining me for a personal Renaissance in Venice? →

Folios @ 400

In July here in Toronto, I had the privilege and honour to view and turn the pages of several of Shakespeare's First Folios.

Writing the book of one’s life

On graduation and the bittersweetness of life, as well as recommended summer reading and podcasts.

A New Raphael? And Recommended Reads!

There may be a new Raphael painting to admire! Meanwhile, I review some historical fiction I recently read.

Awesome Historical Fiction Recs to Kickstart Your Reading in 2020

Neil Pasricha, bestselling author of The Book of Awesome and other books, lists his most awesome historical fiction recommendations.