I have to admit I only saw two shows, the one my daughter Ellie wrote and acted in (Cadaver) and the one her boyfriend Blake was in (Spiral Dive). I meant to see a couple of others that people I knew staged and one directed by a dear friend but time did not permit. The shows I saw were both outstanding in my unbiased opinion. I was thrilled that both got good reviews and everyone who saw them that I spoke to were glowing in their praise. I’ve always been proud of my daughter because as well as being an outstanding human being she is a talented actress and an accomplished singer. I have to admit though I’m more of a fan of good writing than good performance and so I was doubly thrilled that she has expanded her horizons and added another facet to her already three-dimensional talent scope.

Living in Edmonton can be a challenge when there is snow on the ground and its bitterly cold outside but it awakens in the spring and from May through to October I doubt if there is a better place on Earth. The many festivals and events that frequent our city make it the place to be.