Ferreira Fest 160

Do you believe in Magic?

Join us for a virtual magic show featuring Professional Magician Sawyer Bullock, May 27th from 4 – 5 p.m. EST

A minimum donation of $5 is requested, and all donations will receive a tax receipt. Only one donation per household is requested. The whole family is welcome!

A link will be emailed the morning of the event.
Funds raised will help support virtual programs, including “Project Magic”, for the members of Ability Online.

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Give new life to old clothes!
Donate clean, gently used jeans and, while you’re helping the planet, you’re helping elder homeless men.

Want to make a difference in a hurry? Purchase any item on the Shop And Share site, and it will go directly to an elder homeless man in need.

Learn more here!

In honor of World Social Work Day, we interviewed Kevin Yarde, a social worker and Supervisor of the TO Investigation Multi-Service Team at the Children’s Aid Society of Toronto (CAST). We had a far-reaching discussion covering everything from the role of social workers, anti-Black racism and his previous work as Anti-Black Racism Practice Integration Lead, and diversity. June marks 23 years since Kevin joined the team at CAST and feels a responsibility to do the work in a way that honors and acknowledges the strengths of the children, youth, and families they serve.

Read the interview here!

Breaking Bad

It’s been years since both the show and its spinoff ended, but people are still passionate about it, and currently there are a few terrific parodies out there. Here is the infamous “Say My Name” scene and more!

Lizzy (stage name: OwlKitty) is a two year-old cat living in Portland, Oregon. She stars in all your favorite movies and tv shows and gets lots of treats and cuddles in return. Offscreen, Lizzy loves her laser pointer, her adoptive mother (a 10 year-old tabby) and the taste of cream cheese. She’s never caught a bird.

COCKTAIL

April 20, 12:45am/ 1:15pm on AMC

In this tasty romantic drama, a cocky skirt-chasing bartender drops out of law school in search of a top-shelf lifestyle. Later, his romance with a pretty waitress is threatened by an alluring fashion executive who wants him all to herself.

See screen caps here!

NCIS 913 – A Desperate Man

April 22, 8am on PAR

A navy lieutenant is murdered, and the team investigates while being interrupted by her husband, who is a detective (Louis Ferreira); and Ray Cruz returns to talk to Ziva about their possible future together.

See screen caps here!

SHOOTER

April 22, 6:50pm on TMC
April 24, 4pm on FLIXe
April 27, 8pm on TMC
May 2, 2:15pm on FLIXe

A marksman living in exile is coaxed back into action after hearing of a plot to kill the President. After being-double crossed for the attempt and on the run, he sets out for the real killer and the truth.

See screen caps here!

… to be continued next month!

Mother and Daddy heard the cans.

They heard the boys laughing.
“What on earth was that!” shouted Daddy.
“What’s wrong out there?”

“Nothing!” Pat shouted back.
“Mr. Mugs is home! HERE HE IS!”

“Look, boys,” called Mother.
“How about sleeping in the house tonight? I think there’s room for about three boys and one dog!”

“That sounds good to me!” laughed Pat.

Alaina was a guest at the Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo 2023 earlier this month. Looks like everyone had lots of fun!

Alaina’s comic Agent Mom is being revived! The new issue will be available July 2023 from Caliburn Comics. Stand by for more news!

Karyn Mott

Karyn has a new haircut and a whole new look!

She writes:

“No filter ALL ME”

Patrick is currently starring in the new series School Spirits. He writes:

“Mr. A’s yearbook photo. The School Spirits season 1 finale is out now on Paramount Plus (in the US only)!

Thank you for all the School Spirits love!”

Aidan Ferreira is also in the show – scroll down to read more.

Our team totally revised the appearance of this home! Exterior painting not only keeps your home looking great, but also protects the structure from that Vancouver weather.

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Justin has shared two new poems. Click on the thumbnail images to read them – mature readers only, please!

Check out the entire gallery and poem collection here.

David posted a photo of himself when he was a little boy.

He writes:

“Friendly reminder than I’m a pirate.”

It must be the parrot…

Jen writes:

“I had the absolute pleasure of working with two of the nicest and most top shelf actors in the biz,
Mireille Enos and Chris Diamantopoulos in an episode of Lucky Hank on AMC.

This show is the real deal, the scripts are SO good, the whole team is superb.”

“Transitions of life…
They can be beautiful and joyful and exhilarating and they can be challenging and rough and messy. That’s life and living.
There’s a peace that comes with being willing to experience it all with the intention to live above the turbulence and make something beautiful rather than slide into the b.s. I’ve found that the roughest experiences are often exquisitely transformative. Mindset and intention are everything.
The physical transformations of this house are reflective of my recent life changes. Click to see the before and after of this staircase.
Walls came down and things got wild and unwieldy and then this beautiful, sturdy oak staircase emerged.
It’s never too late to transform.
It’s never too late to create.
And it‘s definitely never too late to start living.”

“Are you just existing or really living?

Did you know there’s an art to living? I truly believe there is and I decided to tap into that flow and see where it takes me. I don’t totally know what this means yet but it includes beauty, creativity and connection; aesthetics, purpose and expression.

The renovation of this house is my transition to a new way of living and the backdrop for an exciting new adventure.
I hope you’ll join me in discovering the beauty of life and the art of living.”

Ingredients:

• 1 tbsp egg replacer
• 2 tbsp water
• 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
• 1/2 cup gluten-free rolled oats
• 1/3 cup coconut sugar
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt (reduce salt if using salted peanut butter)
• 1/4 cup mini vegan chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup natural smooth peanut butter
• 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
• 2 tbsp pure maple syrup

Method:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F, prepare a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Add the egg replacer and water to a bowl and mix to combine. Set aside.
3. Add the coconut, oats, coconut sugar, baking powder, sea salt and chocolate chips. Stir to combine.
4. Add the peanut butter, vanilla and maple syrup to the same bowl as the egg replacer. Mix until combined and thick.
5. Add the thick mixture to the dry ingredients and mix together. It will seem very dry and first but really get in there and mix well. I like to use my hands.
6. Lightly wet your hands and begin to form 12 small balls and place on baking sheets. Once done, press the balls into cookies forming the edges.
7. If there is left over chocolate chips just press them into the cookies.
8. Bake for 10-12 minutes. They will come out delicate looking but will firm as they cool. The bottoms will be lightly browned. Enjoy!

This month Nicole writes:

“We had one event in which Gala did face painting and I did henna.

It was good to work as mother and daughter, and now that she is an art student, she is even more special!”

Here are a few photos: