Mind, Body, Soul

After surviving this cold, snowy winter we in Winnipeg have just had, Chris Hall from McNally Robinson Booksellers has obviously spent the tail end of winter holed up, reading some great books. Here are his suggestions for what to read as we emerge from our winter cabin fever:

With the weather warming up, people are finding the urge to get outside and move around especially after this long cold winter. The cabin fever is waning and bicycling in Manitoba always increases this time of year.

For those who are healthy, the ability to move their legs very often gets taken for granted and biking is no problem at all. However if you have an issue with leg strength due to a neurological condition such as Multiple Sclerosis, or stroke; or  you have joint issues such as a bad hip or knee, biking might not be something that comes to the top of mind.

On February 11, 2022. Canadian violin superstar Angele Dubeau released the 46th album of her career. Joined by her all female ensemble La Pieta, this Cd titled “Elle” celebrates 25 years of La Pieta performing on the international stage.

It is the beginning of March, and though it does not look like it outside with all of the snow that’s still on the ground, spring is coming! And now is the time to start planning your outdoor garden, and begin some indoor planting for spring.

Tuesday, March 8th 2022 is International Women’s Day.

Each year, a theme accompanies the day of action and celebration. This year is all about #BreaktheBias.

The musical world, indeed does have a clear gender bias: it has been dominated by male composers and performers. 

As Janet Robbins and Maureen Blementhal have written: