Stories

Shakespeare & Company

A story on the passage of time at the famous leftbank bookstore, Shakespeare & Company.  

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All Season St. Tropez

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France Today-Red and Gold

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L’Ambasciata Teatrale

The name of the large format newspaper-style Florentine publication means ‘gesture.’ The editorial staff presents contributors with a theme. The theme might be the nature of love or mother nature, civic duty or thoughts on an upcoming election. Often the writing takes a political stance. No matter the theme, my monthly column, now more than 35 issues deep, must include two cats named Arnie and Soot who live under the Ponte Alle Grazie in the center of the city. The column appears in English in the print version but online you’ll find the Italian translation.  The center spread is by the artist Guilio Picchi. My partner James O’Mara contributes photos to every issue.  More…

The Bells Of Annecy

The bells of Annecy ring out around the world. The sixth generation of the Paccard family works just south of the village in the French Alps creating some of the world’s most famous bells. More…

Their Europe

Find the hidden islands and secret get-aways frequented by locals in the countryside of Tuscany and Provence. More…

France Today–Seaside Trails

Hiking trails along the Cote d’Azur. Explore the shady depths of the Brague River near Biot, seaside cliffs surrounding the Cap d’Antibes and high above Monaco.
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High Tecnology Health Care

The real cost of healthcare to average Canadian earners.
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High Country

A visit to the high desert country of Northern New Mexico and Southern Arizona.
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Travels Through Tuscany

Travels through the countryside, islands, small villages and cities of Tuscany with an indepth look at the wine, fashion, food and history of the region. More…

Fitting Rooms

The story behind the creation of four of Vancouver’s superlative retail spaces documented in the year 1987.  More…

Money Pit

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Past, Present, and Future

The Wine Route quarterly publication article on the British Columbia wine industry. More…

Antibes Rediscovered

A personal perspective on returning to live near the French Riviera village of Antibes after many years away.

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Winemakers at Home In The Kitchen

Winemakers in the four wine regions of British Columbia take their hand in the kitchen with great success. More…

Two Napa Inns

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Touring Year Round

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The Birth of British Columbia Cuisine

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Roominations

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Okanagan Wine Country

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Miracle Wine

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Island Wine

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In Person

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Equity

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Celebrate Spring

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Canadian House & Home

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Architectural Signatures

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Southern Okanagan Wine Touring

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