Our next stop was the lighthouse home owned by my hosts’ family members, Sandra and Mike. I had waited so long to see this place other than in photos. This day I’d actually see it in real life. I … Continue reading →
Each day of my vacation offered new things to do. This was the day I’d arranged to spend with my friend Deb from Lunenburg to spend time with her, then to have lunch at their home. That morning, Deb picked … Continue reading →
I was looking forward to further touring around Bridgewater, Lunenburg, and area, and also looking forward to my storytelling at the ARK in Bridgewater. I’ve told there on an earlier trip to Nova Scotia. I let my friend know in … Continue reading →
On the first morning in Bridgewater, I walked in the neighbourhood. Many homes there have lovely painted front doors, which feels like a welcome. Some are elegant, others are more simple, but pretty nonetheless. And some simply elegant homes as … Continue reading →
It had been years since our last trip to Nova Scotia. My husband and I had been there three times to visit friends, see east coast highlights, including PEI and Cape Breton. This time, solo, I was going to … Continue reading →
If someone asked me what I liked best when I was a child, it might have been hearing stories. When Mom tucked us in at night, she told us a story—such as Little Red Riding Hood or The Three Bears that she … Continue reading →
The Lord God took the man and put him in the garden of Eden to till it and keep it. Genesis 2:15 NRSV As I plant my gardens and flower beds, I am reminded of growing up on the … Continue reading →
It’s still cold today as I write this post. But tulips are blooming. These multi-coloured tulips are eye-catching. Before that the narcissus bloomed, but sadly they are done. It seems one kind of flower at a time. And … Continue reading →
On Palm Sunday, we celebrate Jesus by waving palm branches, as the people did in Jesus’ time. Not long before the tide turned and he was arrested. 12 The next day the great crowd that had come to the festival … Continue reading →
World Storytelling Emblem Stories have been told around campfires, around kitchen tables, and in circles of friends for as long as people gathered. Imagine yourself in one of those places, sharing a story of adventure, family fun, or … Continue reading →
