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Appa Comes Home

Why "Kim’s Convenience" Hit Differently at 50 Walking through the Distillery District in August has a specific vibe—the heat radiating off the cobblestones, the tourists,...

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Banewreaker – Jacqueline Carey

A battle about a wounded god, the multi-race forces aligned against him, and his own allies struggle against prophecy. ISBN: 978-0765344298format: Paperbackpages: 512publisher: Tor Fantasypub....

Divorced, Beheaded, Live in Toronto: SIX Reigns Supreme

Forget everything you think you know about history lessons. SIX, the electrifying musical rocked Toronto's Royal Alexandra Theatre, throwing open the crown jewels and...

The Weight of the Middle

The Weight of the Middle Languishing is the neglected middle child of mental health. It isn’t the presence of a crisis, but rather the profound absence of vitality—the "blah" you feel when you look at your calendar and see nothing that sparks excitement. For decades, my life was defined by the adrenaline and community of a singular passion, but when injury and midlife forced that chapter to close, I found myself on a foggy plateau, stuck between the person I was and the person I had yet to become. In this exploration of the "U-shaped happiness curve" and the psychological shift from stagnation to generativity, we look at why the late 40s often feel like a plateau rather than a peak. From the science of midlife dips to the quiet, painterly work of rediscovering joy, this is a story about trade-offs—trading the high-intensity victories of youth for the steady, resilient hum of a life being reconfigured. If you feel like you are merely going through the motions, know that you aren't alone, and more importantly, you aren't finished. The fog eventually lifts, but only if we are willing to step onto a new path.

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Every Little Nookie: A Side-Splitting Look at Love in All Its Forms

"Every Little Nookie," a 2022 Stratford Festival production, is a laugh riot that explores the complexities of love, marriage, and intimacy with surprising tenderness....

Les Misérables: A Timeless Epic of Redemption and Revolution

Les Misérables is a cornerstone of musical theatre, and continues to captivate audiences with its powerful story, soaring music, and enduring themes. I first...

Unveiling Ourselves Under the Covers: Why Late-Night Conversations Lead to Deeper Connections

The shadows lengthen, the day's noise fades, and a quiet intimacy settles as night descends. It's during these hushed hours that conversations often take...

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