Living

You wake up in the morning and wander into the kitchen. The house is so quiet, you feel lost. Your child has been away for more than two weeks. She's gone to study out of town and you won't see her until Christmas.

Sam Brock-Mahood, 13, Gleneagles Ch’axáý elementary Art teacher: Jim Cummings Favourite art: abstract expressionism Favourite artists: The Group of Seven His teacher writes: Sam is an exceptionally talented artist whose work is highly detailed.

There was a story recently on the CBC about a gardener in Abbotsford growing a banana plant that actually produced some small bananas.

A recent evening spent making chocolate from scratch at Coconama was nothing short of transformative.

Have you ever walked into a room and had the feeling like something was off or missing? Perhaps it was lacking in warmth or ambience in some way? Well, it could very well be that the room was not accessorized properly.

Tales of Bunjitsu Bunny by John Himmelman ( New York, Holt ) $16 Isabel is one tough bunny. John Himmelman's hilarious early chapter book features the best bunjitsu artist in her school.

A few nights ago I roasted some butternut squash to have with a roast beef dinner. My first taste reminded me of why I absolutely adore squash in any way, shape or form.

Gail Snelling and Jane Rundle invite community members of all ages who have experienced a stroke as well as care partners to register for the Heart and Stroke Foundation’s Living With Stroke, a free seven-session program helping participants improve

North Shore Prostate Cancer Support Group leader Ron Dunsford invites community members of all ages to join the group, which meets on the fourth Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. at Lions Gate Hospital Auditorium. Meetings include speaker presentations.

Lori Goldberg is among the artists participating in H’Arts for the Homeless, a gala fundraiser for the Lookout Society, Oct. 1 at 5:30 p.m., at Vancouver’s The Imperial.