Living

HOW many times have you seen a clever idea at a friend's house and thought, "Why didn't I think of that?" There are so many good ideas floating around and it's always nice to share them with friends.

I regularly see many interesting, unusual and sometimes bizarre garden creations in my travels. Some ideas are simply too unconventional for most people, such as the mosscovered Volkswagen planted in the yard.

Art teachers: Jeri Canderan and Marta Chojnacka Favourite art: realism and surrealism Favourite artist: Vincent van Gogh Her teachers write: Olga expresses ideas and opinions using a unique artistic style.

MANY of the milestones in James Barber's life were strangely connected to cookbooks. The late TV chef and author met wife Christina Burridge when she came to appraise his cookbook collection.

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Human's name: Michael Nonni Pet: Maggie, an 11-year-old standard poodle Favourite activity: Sleeping Pet tale: Maggie loves to go for walks on Ambleside Beach.

THIS September, community members are invited to team up and lead more active lives in support of B.C. children and adults living with cerebral palsy.

"THAT'S my life down there," says Alex Swanson, at home on 16th Street, looking out over Ambleside in West Vancouver.

ARE you paying too much for insurance? Do you have the proper amount and type of coverage? Life insurance is normally used to replace needed income in case the income earner dies. The amount can change as this need changes.

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