Some Thoughts on Aging
I am withering away
No matter where I lie
My youth has left me bankrupt
Old and gray and hung out to…
Preserving History: Reinstating the Ogilvy Building Heritage Façade
Rendering of the Rideau Centre Expansion
The corner of Rideau and Nicholas Streets is getting a face…
Is it Fair to Make a Public Appeal for a Live Organ Donor?
The public response to the appeal on behalf of Eugene Melnyk, owner of the Ottawa Senators hockey te…
Eryn O’Neill Explores Ottawa’s Urban Side
Above: “Infrastructure” Oil on Canvas by Eryn O'Neill, 30×48, 2015. If someone asked you to de…
Gratitude
I offer my gratitude
To everything on earth
That’s as sweet to the eye
As glistening cherry blosso…
A Beauteous Evening
As darkness falls
All around me all I can see
Are silver stars and blue shadows
And the silhouette o…
The Kids are Alright
Photo credit: David Hawe
There is only one place you should be on Sunday night at 8 p.m. and that is…
The Royal Treatment with Paradisus
Punta Cana has become one of the most popular year-round tourist destinations in the Caribbean. Its…
A Summer’s Fair
On summer days the summer’s rays
Embark on slips of clover
And the cottage receives the shadowy le…
Coconut Fried Shrimp with Orange Marmalade
The sweet and crispy coconut adds a major crunch to these juicy jumbo shrimp. Dipped in spicy…
Wine and Art—A Natural Match
Above: Savvy Company Event – Erin Sue Bolling serving Denise Yaternick
Looking to organize an event…
Destination Denver
The state of Colorado is an obvious destination for skiing and sports enthusiasts but you might not…
Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame Profile: Mark Tewksbury
2015 marks the Year of Sport and the 60th anniversary of Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame. In recognit…
Ottawa 10K is Living up to Gold Label Expectations
Lately, it seems like everyone’s been getting into running. Whether it’s for the purpose of tryi…
WWII: Nothing is Forgotten, No One is Forgotten
In post-Soviet countries, there is no family left untouched by WWII. Over the four years, from June…
Fast Forward to the Weekend with Boogat’s Newest Album
Photo credit: Guillaume Simoneau
It’s everything you need on a Friday night after a long week: c…
Canada-China: Win-Win Cooperation
The Ottawa Life Magazine Canada-China Friendship series will focus on the importance of the growing…
From Shepherding Sheep in Cuzco to Shepherding Souls in Canada
When Nicanor Sarmiento Tupayupanqui was grazing his sheep on ochre hillsides surrounded by towering…
Respecting Hormonal Balance
Hormone balance. It seems like a simple concept, but we need to respect that these tiny chemical mes…
Ottawa Art Gallery Launches ArtWise
Bridging the gap between older adults and younger generations is exactly what the Ottawa Art Gallery…
Teeth In a Day
Dental implant technology has changed significantly and in doing so has revolutionized care.
Daffodils
If there was ever a flower
That herald’s a new Spring
Daffodils stand out
For the joy that they br…
Apple Picking Season
The falling rain
Slowly starts to gain
On the colored leaves
Dangling in the trees
It’s autumn in…
Daisies
There is a special woodland flower
That’s sunnier than the summer’s sun
Round in shape and tall…
The Competitive Mind: Your Brain On Poker
Ever wonder how your brain works when you’re playing a competitive game? In 2014, Bwin asked that…
