Our dear old “border spaniel,” Finnegan, was born 25 years ago today. Finnegan arrived in my home as an 8-week-old puppy. He had already been sharing my bed, my couch, and my comfy armchair for 14 years before Bill came … Continue reading
Last week we attended the inaugural house concert at the Dancing Tree Listening Venue. This is the newly-renovated home of Ralph and Karen Holyoke, former owners of the Homeport Historic Bed and Breakfast. The house concert series they hosted at … Continue reading
I heard a wonderful story at “Read by the Sea,” the literary festival I attended in River John, Nova Scotia. The story was told by Lesley Crewe, writer of nine novels set in Cape Breton. Born and raised in Montreal, … Continue reading
It’s turned into a sunny afternoon. I’m in River John for the “Read by the Sea” literary festival and have some free time between events, so I made my way to this magical place. Just the name of the community … Continue reading
Mid-morning on a clear summer day in Saint John. The air is warming up under the climbing sun, a playful breeze carrying the call of gulls and the faint fragrance of the sea. I’m early for an appointment, so I … Continue reading
