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It’s been a cool, rainy day on Nova Scotia’s south shore – the kind of day we New Brunswickers haven’t experienced for a long time. After taking the dogs for a long walk in the drizzle and getting through our … Continue reading
Yearly Archives: 2017
It’s been a frantic week of doing laundry, cleaning the house, cooking in bulk, running errands, harvesting herbs from the garden, meeting a deadline for a chapter of my book, and getting all the details in place for a painter … Continue reading
We’re leaving on vacation this Sunday. While we’re gone, we’re having some painting and repair work done at our house. This necessitated going shopping for paint and stain. That wasn’t so bad. I rather enjoy hanging out at our local … Continue reading
I spent a glorious couple of hours today out on our deck harvesting my cilantro, parsley, and basil. My container gardens have flourished this year. If there is a heaven, I hope it will be imbued with the delicate fragrance … Continue reading
We’ve waited a long time to see Irish Mythen. We were supposed to see her last spring at a house concert at the Homeport, but on the day of the concert she fell ill and ended up in hospital. So … Continue reading
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