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Montreal Ooh La La!  …Crescent Moons on Crescent Street

As a young girl and as a teenager getting ready to blossom, I spent many years living and playing in the city of Montreal, Quebec. I lived on the South Shore, on the West Island and in the Downtown Center and core of the city. I covered a lot of ground in Montreal and took a lot of first steps.  As I reflect on those years, I feel a special glow and sense of attachment. It was a fascinating and exciting time in the city.  There was exuberance and a feeling of growth and development that enveloped me while I was there.

Toronto’s Belle of the Ball: Queen Street, East & West.

Queen Street East, Circa 1926

Sometimes my wife Tara has the most amazing ideas you can ever imagine. Her latest: Let’s get local this summer.  Let’s really put our relationship to the test by forgoing “the big summer vacation” – that makes you happy no matter what – and let’s try and find excitement in each other’s arms by discovering zest and zim right in our own backyard.

A Breezy Day In Leslieville/Riverside

Great Shops in Leslieville

Our day began with a slight misstep. You see, Tara and I started our  exploration of Queen Street in the middle, at the corner of Queen and Carlaw – Leslieville.  How many of you out there would have started at one end or the other, and then sensibly move along?  Not so us.  Never ones to let impracticality get in the way, we – awkwardly – started in the middle; mostly because on our way east to The Beach  something flashy caught our eye and … we found really inexpensive parking.  Good a reason as any.

About Tara Markus

Owner & Executive Director of taramarkus.com, a new online Positive Living Life-Style Magazine, Tara is a reknowned copywriter that delivers positivity, connectivity and possibility to people. Host of #UBUSensations weekly Tweetchat on Twitter, Tara shares insight with a sensational community of remarkable people who join together to engage. Tara is also the creator behind "Glam It Up" accessory boutiques which offer awesome & affordable jewelry and accessories for fundraiser events. Additionally Tara is now developing "Treetop Communications" - a company that grows healthy ideas and helps your business branch out!