Things My Grandmother Taught Me

Grandparents are the best. They’re your allies when you think your parents are being difficult or unjust. They spoil you, cheer you on and celebrate each milestone. When you slip up they remind you that your parents did the exact same thing when they were your age. They proudly display photos of you through every awkward stage of adolescence, maintaining that they thought you looked beautiful every step of the way.

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Dream Hotels

Hotels hold a certain mystique unlike any other place or monument. The history of it’s structure, the smell of it’s hallways and the stories of it’s guests stimulate equal parts nostalgia and intrigue. Stories seep into it’s fibers, unfolding over cocktails in a dimly lit lobby bar among friends or new acquaintances.

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Interview with Darcy Michael of CTV’s New Sitcom Spun Out

It’s not the first time Vancouver’s Darcy Michael has graced the pages of UCV.com. We first started following his career in his early days doing stand-up in dingy cafes and half-empty bars. Today, Darcy is headlining comedy festivals across Canada, is a regular on CBC Radio’s The Debaters and is about to start filming for his first starring role in a sitcom.

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Photo Diary: Our Wedding Day

So why am I posting a photo diary 6 months after our wedding? Many of our friends and family have asked to see our photos, so naturally I considered uploading an album to Facebook. However, the thought of FB owning these images is not at all appealing. Don’t get me wrong, I’m pretty open in the social media space and share just about anything, but…

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Dreaming of Paris

Every year about this time, my wanderlust tendencies start to tingle. I recently came across the below image of the Eiffel Tower on Pinterest, which brought about a flurry of memorable moments I’ve spent in the City of Light over the years. The food, the people, and those unexpected treasures found at almost every turn. It’s the kind of town that makes you feel like anything can happen.

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