Geeky Cat Miusings

Life in Toronto is great because there are always things to do, no matter what your taste. Last weekend I enjoyed (I mean REALLY enjoyed) the beaches jazz festival…what a fabulous atmosphere with a nice variety of music from latin to jazz, and the amazing Dr. Draw was there. And after all the music is done you can wander along the boardwalk and watch the moon reflect brilliantly on the water. It was almost as gorgeous as being in the country but with the added bonus of having lovely homes to look at with picturesque trees lining the streets.

I also enjoyed the Brazilfest on Center Island. The idea of having a music festival on the island works well because the audience can lounge on the grass while listening to the music, or they can browse through the tents surrounding the site, or they can get up and dance on the dance floor. Once you have had enough you can wonder off to the beach and relax under the hot sunshine and chat about anything at all. Please note that there isn’t any Brazilian food at the festival, so it is better if you pack a picnic because the food choices leave a lot to be desired - hence I loaded up on ice cream (and paid for it, ouch!).

Sometimes you don’t feel like going to an event but just going out with someone, grabbing a coffee, wandering the streets, having serious conversations, and lots of silliness too (something I can do without having alcohol - isn’t that a special talent!).

You don’t have to go out all the time — you can just stay in and cook a nice meal. I made a very nice lasagna with zucchini and tofu this week. I also was lucky enough to have someone else cook for me (what a TREAT!). There are so many interesting people in Toronto, sometimes you wonder why can’t you meet them all!

Well that’s my week in a nutshell…Here’s hoping that the lovely summer continues!