Guess Who's Coming for Dinner

Hello dear readers - a special day in Stratford - Kalene, illustrious Humber PR prof, is here! She has a message for you:

Spring in Stratford.

It's about swans, mommy ducks, lush, green trees, shopping and Shakespeare. Even if you don't love Shakespeare, Stratford has something here for you.

I have visited Stratford for decades (really!) and the city's beauty always delights me.

Same with the shopping .. it's about the fudge and the fun lingerie!

Canadians .. if you haven't been here you are missing a bit of heaven ... my dear U.S. friends ..thank you for supporting this Eden; you already know how cool this is 'cause you're here having fun on every street corner and in every restaurant.

I hope you all listen to Kalene - it's beautiful here and has pretty lingerie, could you really want more in a destination?

The Opening Week Garden Party is tomorrow, I'm sure it will be flowery and maybe (Denise) even have some tea sandwiches. In true PR style Kalene and I have had a lovely chat over some delicious food and wine and now it's time to relax. Goodnight everyone.

Delicious

mmm I love warm weather. I also love leaving work at work. The hours can be long - and they're going to get longer - but the minute I leave that famous theatre and walk into golden light through the sweetest smelling gardens...well. It's pretty nice. Just having those evening hours to unwind I appreciate so much.

So I've been living and working in Stratford for a month now. I suppose it is a milestone of sorts, but all I can think of is how much more I have to learn. Overall it has been great so far. I love this city. First, because it is beautiful - bucolic and bright. It also has a wealth of things I adore - theatre, art, book stores, coffee shops, clothing stores, frozen yogurt and really friendly people. What Stratford has that is also high on my list of living must haves - really great food - from gourmet dining to takeout sandwiches (faves so far: York St. Kitchen, Pazzo and Down the Street).

The theatre is an amazing place too, full of passionate, creative and focused people in every department. It can be tough, but it is magical. Everyone is working hard because they believe in the Festival.

Opening week starts Monday! It'll be a crazy week full of plays, executives, media, requests, 15 hour days and running around the city - all in formal wear and heels no less! It'll be incredibly exciting! I'm booking my massage for afterwards now and stocking up on wine. Come and see me in June, it'll be fabulous.