The USA is the largest superpower in the world. What would be the consequences of its decline? The inevitable truth is that The United States of America is the biggest superpower in the west (and the world at the moment) and this nation is declining as a superpower. The US acts as the international police fighting…
It’s that time of year again. That’s right, we’re nearly halfway through the luxurious mid-October to late-December season where pumpkin pie reigns as the star of seasonal desserts. It was with this festive tart that the pumpkin-spice hysteria all began, and having a delicious, go-to recipe is essential for anyone who partakes in Thanksgiving and Christmas celebrations. With that,…
Nov. 9, 2014 marked the historical 25th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall. The wall was a tangible symbol of segregation between West Germany and the communist east, as well as the suppression of human rights. To remember all the lost lives taken while trying to escape, as well as the massive, global…
Love fallen autumn leaves? Get the home version of those beautiful fall colors with this easy DIY. When you are finished, place a candle in them and light up a lovely glow! Materials: Mason jar Mod podge Sponge brush Leaves (fake are better) Candle Tips: If you are using real leaves, dry them for about two weeks…
As a teenage girl with the attention span of a 5-year-old, I am easily distracted by anything that moves, is shiny, or smells good. Thus, Bath and Body Works happily drains my wallet. Although I am not that fond of their lotions or soaps, every candle line they come out with consistently makes me swoon.…
Now that we’ve had a few weeks to settle back into the routine of getting up, going to school and doing it all over again the next day, we kind of need a bit of a pick-me-up, now don’t we? This time of year is perfect for revisiting fond memories of he summer that lead…
Pumpkin is one of those defining fall flavors that many of us have come to associate with the season. This recipe will have all the warm and comforting aromas of autumn wafting from your oven in no time. Original recipe makes 3 – 7×3 inch loaf pans Ingredients 1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree 4 eggs…
This past weekend marked the official start to fall, which means fall fashion, pumpkin spiced everything, new TV seasons, and the beautiful colours of the changing leaves. One of the first memories I have of fall in Canada is walking along the Bow River with my family. Burgundy and golden leaves showered on us, as we…
I don’t know about you, but I can’t possibly imagine a fall day better spent than sitting in the park, taking in the crisp air and autumnal colours with a fragrant tea warming my hands. Don’t get me wrong, I’m a tea addict year-round. But come September, there’s little that pleases me more than shelving…
Since winter decided to get a head start before fall came around, I’d figure it’d be slightly appropriate to try and bring out some good points of this premature snowfall. I hope that at least these few points can lighten up your Calgary weather experience. 🙂 Event of the year What other city can say…
Hi everyone! Alright so since my last post about autumn, I recently went on a spree to Sephora that included a couple lip products… AND A BIRTHDAY GIFT! If some of you don’t know, Sephora has a birthday gift program for their members where you can go grab yourself a free little gift the month of your…
Whenever I think of the fall, I think of that amazing Pumpkin Spice smell. As soon as Sept. 1 hits, I get right down into eating some of that pumpkin spice goodness. I’m not a coffee fan, so you won’t see me sprinting to Starbucks to get my daily pumpkin spice latte, but I do enjoy…
Though it doesn’t technically start until the Sept 23, fall (or with the snow… actually, winter) is evidently upon us in Calgary. The glorious two months of freedom we all know as summer is over. Most of us are back to school, and as the weather begins to get nippy, we may find that the…
We Calgarians don’t experience much of what the autumn season has to offer (mostly because autumn lasted for three days), but that doesn’t mean we shouldn’t make the best of it. As a Chinese Immigrant, The one event that I look forward to when the leaves begin to fall is the Mid-Autumn Festival.…
Everything about autumn is perfect to me. The slow slanting light, the crunch of the grass in the mornings, the last moment just before the wind pinches your cheeks with frost and the world is covered in a blanket of white. Autumn is full of moody hues, cold one second and warm the next. It…