Category Archives: shopping

Parky the Raccoon Helps Travelers Attend World Parkinson Congress 2016

Parky made its debut in Montreal at the World Parkinson Congress 2013. Selling these stuffed toy raccoons was a “last minute” fundraising idea, leaving no time to create and advertise a Parky fundraising campaign. Much to everyone’s surprise and delight, Parky … Continue reading

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In Praise of Hairy Legs!

Yeah! Hairy legs are in fashion! And my old friend, Libby Doe — who appears in Most of Me — is celebrating! Even though this hirsute trend has yet to hit fashion runways in Milan, women in China are embracing it. … Continue reading

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Chocolate Arts Haiku

scrumptious sampling gusts of pheromone moaning mouth-watering reign

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CBC BOOKS Recommends Angelina Jolie Read my Memoir, “Most of Me”

If you happen to be friends with Angelina Jolie, and you’re looking for the perfect post-double mastectomy gift to give her — forget the flowers and gourmet food baskets. Just go to your favourite bookstore and buy these Top Five … Continue reading

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“Cavewoman Cosmetics” are the Perfect Paleolithic Companion for “Caveman Diet”

Gug the Cavewoman gets bitchy whenever she goes on a diet — especially The Caveman Diet. And when she gets bitchy, she wants to look bitchy. That’s why Gug trusts “Cavewoman Cosmetics”! Formulated with 100% Paleolithic poop, “Cavewoman Cosmetics” turn … Continue reading

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IKEA Posts Jobs for More Cute Monkeys to Lure in Shoppers

It takes a dream to create a successful business idea. It takes rhesus macaques wearing diapers and winter coats — going bersrek at an IKEA store — to make dreams a reality. Could you be one of these monkeys? If … Continue reading

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Limited Edition Prints by Robyn Michele Levy: The Story Behind “Road to Recovery”

I began working on this image back in February, 2011. The Road Girl character emerged one day while I was drawing on my digital tablet. I love the way her arms and legs are intertwined ramps that embrace herself and … Continue reading

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Limited Edition Prints by Robyn Michele Levy: The Story Behind “Parkinson’s Scrabble”

Parkinson’s disease is complicated. It’s a brain disease, a movement disorder, a lifetime affliction.  While creating this artwork, I wanted to highlight key words that describe how I feel and what I deal with since my diagnosis. Parkinson’s Scrabble is … Continue reading

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Why Don’t They Sell “Un-Preparation H”?

Sometimes everything falls in place. Other times everything falls apart. Suddenly. Unexpectedly. Unpredictably. That’s when “Un-Preparation H” would sure come in handy.

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Meet Award-Winning Photographer Phil Carpenter at the Vancouver Book Launch of “Breast Stories” on Monday, October 29

  You’re invited to the  Vancouver Launch of Breast Stories: Cancer Survivors Speak Out Monday, October 29 at 6:30 PM 899 W 12th Avenue Vancouver General Hospital (Round Room) Come meet Phil Carpenter and have your book personally signed. Light refreshments … Continue reading

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