Angela Szymczuk

Nov 25, 2024 | whatsupyukon.com | Angela Szymczuk

The phrase “paint the town red” has become a popular idiom in the English language, often used to describe a night of celebration, revelry, and unrestrained fun. But where did this colourful expression originate, and what does it really mean? Let’s take a journey through history to uncover the roots of this vibrant saying. One of the most commonly-accepted “paint the town red” origin theories dates back to the 19th century in England.

Aug 7, 2023 | whatsupyukon.com | Angela Szymczuk

Nothing says summer like super-fun water sports. Surfing, jet skiing, kayaking, tubing, dragon-boat racing, and paddleboarding are some of the many water sports to choose from. Personally, I love water sports very much. The first time I took a canoe ride was several years ago out in the Marsh Lake area. For the most part, the canoe ride was fun, but then heading back to the boat launch I might have caused the canoe to capsize and plunge myself into the water.

Jul 24, 2023 | whatsupyukon.com | Sydney Keddy |Newest Edition |Angela Szymczuk |Heather Leduc

If you’ve ever had a series of sleepless nights, maybe due to a newborn’s erratic sleep schedule, to last-minute studying for finals, to stress-induced chronic insomnia or to an overwhelming work deadline, you probably became aware very quickly of how important sleep is and how a lack of it can seem almost like torture for your body and your mind.