This morning I woke up to this stunning view outside my apartment window.  Initially, I took this picture to show off the new view from my newly-minted "steps from the Boardwalk" apartment.  But then I thought "Wow, does this ever look like a September 11th sky."  And...

My vacation to Manitoulin Island feels like an eternity ago as I hastily prepare to leave for a summer sales conference.  You will forgive me for a brief post today with a promise to write at length upon my return about my favourite escape in Ontario - Manitoulin...

For anyone who grew up near Grand Bend (like me), you would recognize the call to action in the title of today's post.  "The Bend" is a summer haven of sandy beaches and kitschy 50's style eateries on Lake Huron's west coast.  This is where you go to see and be seen...