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The Icing on the Cake: Kelly Collins wins the Yukon Order of Polaris

…a thick layer of frosting on an already rich and delicious cake. Congratulations to my wonderful husband on being awarded the Order of Polaris and inducted into the Yukon Transportation Hall of Fame! LOCAL PILOT HONOURED FOR 27 YEARS OF SERVICE By Max Leighton, What’s Up Yukon Photo by Michael Collins Local flight instructor Kelly… Continue reading The Icing on the Cake: Kelly Collins wins the Yukon Order of Polaris

Nora’s Quilt

Presenting…Stars in Her Eyes for Nora! It’s finished! And it is beautiful! Beeee-uuuuu-ti-ful! I call it “Stars in Her Eyes” because all 17 year olds should have stars in their eyes, right?  Take a look! Every quilt has a story, and of course this one does too. The story of this quilt started about 12 years… Continue reading Nora’s Quilt

Khaleegi – another video downloaded!

It’s taking me awhile (what an understatement!) but one by one I’m getting these dances onto the website for the enjoyment of all.  Look under the “Galleria” tab to see them all! Here is the women’s Gulf dance that I choreographed for the show “Rockin’ the Casbah” last year. This is me with Saba Middle Eastern Dance Ensemble.… Continue reading Khaleegi – another video downloaded!

To Dance…that is the question

A dance newsletter came into my inbox this afternoon, and at the end there was a poll about dance names. I answered the questionnaire, which asked how you got your dance name (given by a teacher, a name reference, made it up, etc). I checked the box next to “I dance under my own name.”… Continue reading To Dance…that is the question

My Favourite Quilt: Michael’s “Sky at Night”

I have just discovered something very cool… The Blogger’s Quilt Festival! This is a huge linky party and there are prizes and everything – I am in heaven! I am going to join! It runs from May 18th to June 1st. Check it out! The rules say that I have to tell the story of… Continue reading My Favourite Quilt: Michael’s “Sky at Night”