Living

WHITE crane spreads its wings. Repulse the monkey. Embrace the tiger. Sound unfamiliar? Not to Bernice Moir. She's been practising tai chi for 12 years now.

LIKE most owners of large dogs I have had my share of little dog encounters. It usually starts with the little dog overreacting to the large dog's approach by charging, barking, snapping and sometimes attempting to bite the large dog.

Park Royal Shopping Centre presented an exclusive evening of fashion with hosts Fiona Forbes and Michael Eckford of Urban Rush at the south mall's upper level Sept. 20.

VANCOUVER may be the third worst-dressed city in the world (if you believe the Internet buzz), but there's one international brand that thinks we're No. 1 when it comes to its apparel and accessories.

ALTHOUGH we have fared better than most, the Rube Goldberg machine that continues to take down the world's most powerful economies wreaked some havoc here too.

Nourish Your Community: Too much fruit on your trees? If you have a hard time eating all of your fruit, don't let it go to waste. Donate it.

SET a pretty table this month with some creative ideas. Flowers in the center of the table are always lovely but sometimes setting a dining table for a special occasion requires a little panache.

MOST siblings have their fair share of rivalry, but what's the best way for parents to handle that? Counsellors Colleen and Patti Drobot will be addressing these issues at a seminar on Friday, Oct. 14, 7 p.m. at Mount Seymour United Church.