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New York Post

December 06, 2010 - All of a sudden it feels like Holiday. My weekend get-away catapulted my Spirits with NYC's sensational lighting extravaganza. Here's some of this Season's sparkle: How brilliant is this? ~ Steven}
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December 2010 In New York

December 05, 2010 - There's always something magical happening in New York City. This weekend I'm taking pleasure in a few of my favourite things. Read on with this musical accompaniament. 1) New York Diners. New York is dotted with classic diners chock-a-block with ornery people crammed into vinyl-clad booths, while waitresses with their hair in buns held by bic pens parade around…
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Your Condo Is Ugly!

December 03, 2010 - I Love New York! Where else would you see a sign like this? Seen midblock on 19th Street between 5th and 6th Avenues. Thanks to my pal John for this! ~ Steven}
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Fine Dining In Victoria

September 04, 2010 - While I'm in the mountains hiking, I thought I'd share with you a couple more super places for delicious dining in Victoria. If you're not in Victoria anytime soon yourself, make a point to tell any friends who are! Il Terrazzo Ristorante555 Johnson StreetVictoria, B.C.1-250-361-0028 Il Terrazzo Ristorante has been voted Best Italian…
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Gimme Shelter

September 03, 2010 - Ok, so I returned to the beach for a sandy saltwater-scented ocean-lapping fix. How could I not? I'm a water sign. When the wind kicks up, the ingenious locals create driftwood barriers to provide a little shelter. Check these out! ~Steven}
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Great Places For Food In Victoria

September 02, 2010 - It's no secret I love to dine out. Yesterday I raved about Pagliacci's...but here are a few more of my favourite lite bite places in Victoria. Canoe Brewpub & Marina450 Swift StreetVictoria, B.C.1-250-361-1940 Canoe Brewpub, Marina and Restaurant, is located on the waterfront in Victoria's active inner harbour in the 'Design District'. Located in a…
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The Best Cheesecake In Victoria

September 01, 2010 - Pagliacci's RestaurantBroad and Fort StreetVictoria, B.C.1-250-386-1662 Being the industrious entrepreneur that I am, I was cutting the lawns for several neighbours on my street at the age of ten, delivering newspapers for The Times Colonist at the age of thirteen, and working in restaurants from the age of fifteen onwards until I…
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My Childhood Playground

August 30, 2010 - There's always some theme running through my blog that may not be evident to most readers, but last Monday I wrote about Toronto's newest Harbourfront Park - Sugar Beach. Now I adore sugar and I love a great beach so those ideas simmered with me all week, until it made…
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Summer Bliss

July 21, 2010 - Living in The Great White North brings with it many privileges which, for one, include being within driving distance of an abundance of fresh lakes, coniferous trees and the Canadian Shield. We call it Cottage Country - the land where we splash in water, barbecue everything, and drink coolers filled with alcohol. If you've ever…
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A Classic Wooden Boat

May 31, 2010 - I spent my weekend boating up the west coast from Vancouver to Gibson's Landing, home of the TV show 'The Beachcombers'. The TV series, the longest-running dramatic series ever made for Canadian television, ran from 1972 to 1990. The café featured in the show, Molly's Reach, still survives today and…
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