A pioneering television broadcaster in one of her many previous lives, Carole Taylor understands the importance of context, image and symbolism in telling a story. Therefore it wasn't surprising what British Columbia's recent finance minister chose as the traditional budget-day footwear on Feb. 19. They were a pair of fashionable, green-coloured high heels made by Vancouver designer John Fluevog, who inscribes messages onto his creations. Taylor's shoes bore four words: "Serve and be served."
That simple ensemble captured the essence of where she has been and where she is, and signals that she will soon be moving on.
A stylish and elegant lady, turning 63 this ... more