My wife and I first met Man Vo at the Kitchener Farmers Market when he was seven years old, working alongside his dad at their family produce stall. We watched him grow from a charming young boy to a charismatic 27-year-old who now runs a successful produce sales and delivery service in Guelph and a … Continue reading EPISODE 1 – LOVE & MONEY – HOW THE LIGHT GETS IN
Did you miss me?
If you missed my interview about Anna Kaljas: The Untold Story on Mike Farwell's radio show on CityNews 570 Monday, September 18, 2023, you can listen to it here. Like many in Waterloo Region, I have known Mike for years – as a broadcaster and for his wonderful community work. More recently he became the … Continue reading Did you miss me?
Thanks for all your help!
I spent many, many fascinating (and sometimes frustrating!) hours researching, filming and editing my new documentary Anna Kaljas: The Untold Story, which premieres Thursday, Sept. 21, at the Princess Twin Cinemas in Waterloo. Drama coach, Gary Kirkham works with Mia Merli on a excerpt reading. My search for insight even took me to Estonia via … Continue reading Thanks for all your help!
Anna was more than “The Snake Lady”
While researching my documentary, Anna Kaljas: The Untold Story, I noticed that even longtime residents of Kitchener-Waterloo tend to draw a blank when I mention the name Anna Kaljas. But call her The Snake Lady and eyes light up! Anna's soulmate, Eric Rosar "cuddles" one of the family's snakes. It seems that despite being awarded … Continue reading Anna was more than “The Snake Lady”
Anna Kaljas’ Claim to Fame
My new documentary, Anna Kaljas: The Untold Story, premiering at the Princess Cinema Sept. 21, salutes one of Kitchener’s most outstanding citizens. But the late Anna Kaljas was not famous for extreme wealth or family status or political zingers or movie star looks. If she sought the limelight, it was to call a journalist like … Continue reading Anna Kaljas’ Claim to Fame
What would Anna Kaljas Say?
In 1993 Eric Brown was living through a rough patch. He was struggling with his mental health and having trouble finding a place to live. Several landlords had kicked him out, and homeless shelters had banned him. His niece and advocate Sue Sauve was worried he might end up on the street. Then Eric found … Continue reading What would Anna Kaljas Say?
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