Ali Matthews — a house concert

I met Ali first at a Write! Canada conference and then at gala awards night. This  talented singer, songwriter has become one of my favourite musical artists and I’ve gotten to know her a little better each time I see … Continue reading →

A garden tour– columnist David Hobson

David Hobson, gardening columnist for the Waterloo Region Record, offered a tour of his backyard garden recently. All he asked, when he announced the tour in his weekly column, was that guests bring a toonie for the Food Bank for … Continue reading →

Interview with artist Deborah Pryce

Interview with Deborah Pryce, artist with the Uptown Gallery, Waterloo Deborah Pryce, at the UpTown Gallery. Carolyn Wilker: Deborah Pryce is a freelance artist from Kitchener, Ontario, with more than 20 years of experience in a variety of artistic endeavours. … Continue reading →

Updates for Once Upon a Sandbox

This week I’ve taken a few road trips to promote my book. Merrifield Book Shop in Woodstock, Ontario, now has my book in its store. There may be opportunity for signing or a book event there this fall. Fanfare Books … Continue reading →

Social Media Idol?

I’ve been a member of the Small Business Community Network for a couple of years.  We meet in the Small Business Centre at our City Hall each month except for a summer social in July and a break in August … Continue reading →

Lessons from Write! Canada

Outside the dining hall, and it’s time to say good-bye. Darcy Neil Croteau (left) and Carolyn Wilker (Photo by Darcy’s husband, used by permission.)   Lessons I learned at Write! Canada this year: There’s always more to learn. Be open … Continue reading →