You know what I love? A city coming together for joy. Our city has seen better years – and worse I’m sure – but Calgary sure could use a unifying pick me up right about now. Oh wait, we’re going for the cup, aren’t we? Pull out your jerseys and hop on the wagon, kindly would you?

Beyoncé is showing us the way, the way forward, yet again. Just the other day it was announced that Beyoncé will be working in partnership with Adidas for what can presumably one of the biggest athletic merchandise deals ever.

Late in the winter a weekend get away to California can help reset the mind. It helps too, when you check back in with Calgary weather and it’s snowing. Ha! And cold. Oh no. There’s no denying it; it’s still winter here. Deep inhale. Deeper exhale. Oh vacations.California is laid back. California is uptight. Wait, what?