Living

I went for a walk with my dogs today completely naked. Don't be alarmed, I do pilates four days a week. Seriously though, I haven't lost my mind nor was I on some hallucinogenic drug.

NEXT time you're rushing from Swartz Bay to downtown Victoria, consider taking your time in the interests of a tasteful detour.

"MY brother. He's a barber too," says Fred Kirby. I'm at Kirby's Hair Designs in North Vancouver. Inside, classic car models are displayed near vintage red leather barber chairs, one occupied by Fred's next customer, a regular.

Harmony Arts Festival: A trip down memory lane for the young at heart. Seniors can dance to the sounds of Dal Richards' Orchestra Sunday, Aug. 5, 2-4 p.m. and the Yaletown String Quartet will perform Sunday, Aug. 12, 2-4 p.m.

When baby boomers no longer need minivans and SUVs after their kids have grown up and moved away, what do they look for? First, they need something new and different something that tells others that they carve a unique spot in life despite getting ol

Models hit the runway to showcase this summer's Olympic fashions at The Bay in Park Royal on July 21.

Supervise children to reduce risk

SOMETIMES coming up with a party theme is not always easy. Whether it's for a child or adult, the theme of the party is important if you want a successful event.

Book Buddies: Teen volunteers motivate and provide positive reading experiences for children five and up Tuesdays until Aug. 14, 2-4 p.m., Wednesdays until Aug. 15, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at the West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr.

DIM sum is a many splendoured thing. Some think the phrase is derived from yat dim sum yi, meaning a "little token," which fits.