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Merry Christmas!
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Merry Christmas and an adventurous 2025 everyone! Here’s our annual
Christmas card, this year it’s a winter sunset on Prince Edward Island. 🙂
A Business Analyst’s Christmas Tale
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A Business Analyst’s Christmas Tale It was a frosty December at the North
Pole, and preparations for Christmas were in full swing. However, Santa and
the e...
Quilty Finish, Noel Stitching, YouTube Videos
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Well, how are you and are you feeling festive finally?
Thank you so much for the comments and emails on my posts. Several of you
asked about Tony's lac...
Tibbs Eve
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Happy Tibbs Eve from the Rock.
Tibb's Eve is a Newfoundland tradition on December 23rd that marks the
unofficial start of Christmas. It's a day for pre...
Street Photography
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*Street Photography*
I started my second Street Photography Album this morning on my main
Facebook Page. I will continue to add to this album dai...
Alterna Bank Review
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What is Alterna Bank? Alterna Bank is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the
credit union Alterna Savings, based in Ontario. Alterna Bank has
brick-and-mortar lo...
Episode 133 - Sin to be Free
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Streamed live on Dec 19th, 2024.
'But they keep telling me it's a sin to be free, and that's more than I'm
willing to stand'
Watch on / Subscribe to Rumbl...
Best Finger Foods for Holiday Parties
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[image: Best Finger Foods for Holiday Parties four photop collage for post
featured image]Best Finger Foods for Holiday Parties and Entertaining.
Tasty i...
Archaeology Sites in Newfoundland and Labrador
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As of 2024 there are just over 7000 known archaeological sites in the
province which range in age from nearly 9000 years ago to the 20th century.
The maps ...
Caramel Pretzel Turtle Treats
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*[image: A pile of Caramel Pretzel Turtle Treats. Some with pecans, some
with walnuts and some with peanut M&Ms.]A tasty sweet and salty treat for
the hol...
Pouring The Holiday Cheer
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Here we are, the middle of December already. We had our work Christmas
party Thursday evening and there was no red wine. I almost fainted. I
wasn’t the onl...
CHRISTMAS 2024
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Joan REYNOLDS Fogarty and friends had their Christmas gathering on 5
December. They enjoyed each other's company and lunch at Moxies. This
wonderful grou...
Happy Holidays!!
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January Brick Sessions @ The Works
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*Triathlon NL Spin/Run* brick sessions are back @ The Works starting
January 2025!
*Details:*
- *Date/Time:* Mondays, 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm (January 6, 1...
House Sparrow on a Twig.....
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Here we go....the first of what I hope is many bird shots of the season. In
the past, I have not done much in the way of nature photography. It is not
be...
December 1
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I am really determined to take December slowly this year. And I’m already
off to a good start. Often, I use December as an excuse, an external
pressure, to...
A Fall Trip Around the Cabot Trail
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When the Celtic Colours Festival schedule was released, I immediately
looked at it to seeif there were any community events I could attend on my
days off...
Abstract art in your home. Why not?
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The painting shown here is entitled RELIEF84-3. It’s 48×36″ in size and
painted in acrylic on a collaged wood panel. This work was recently
exhibited in Id...
The Life Impossible, by Matt Haig
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The first Matt Haig novel I read was How to Stop Time, which I liked a lot.
Next I read The Humans, which was and remains an absolute favourite for me.
Bot...
This IS the Hill I Want to Die On!
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Although this blog belongs to a writer, in recent years I haven’t actually
blogged much about writing. Well, to be fair, I haven’t blogged much at
all. Wit...
Thinking out loud.
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If there is anything I could be accused of and humbly agree with, it is,
and has always been, overthinking. For far too long I have spent days and
nights ...
Thoughts on turning 42
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I know 42 isn’t considered one of the “big” birthdays, but for some reason,
it’s always felt like a milestone to me. I couldn’t tell you why. It’s not
a ni...
Great Awk Winery and Restaurant, Twillingate
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Great Awk Winery and Restaurant, 29 Durrell Street, Twillingate, NL,
Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador This summer has been very hectic, plenty
on the go i...
Labrador Day 10: We Made it Back to Cartwright
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Our kayaks at our last camp before paddling to Cartwright this morning from
North River. What a time we had! Ten days of amazing experiences paddling
from ...
Thoughts on AI as the New School Year Approaches
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TL;DR: this year I’m being unequivocal about students’ use of AI. I’m
banning it. And yes, this is very much an exercise in spitting into the
wind, fightin...
2024 George Street Festival Lineup
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The 2024 George Street Festival runs Aug 1 through August 7 in St. John’s!
Here’s the lineup: Thursday, August 1 The Reklaws Justin Fancy Friday,
August ...
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From a recent project we worked on with the Irish Ambassador to Canada
Eamonn McKee and the Irish Embassy in Ottawa. Visitors admire a sculpture
of childre...
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*Peter E*
Pete staggers to the hammock. Another trying day with ungrateful tars and
scallywags. Two small sloops bound from Jamaica and all the ru...
How We Got Concussions So Wrong
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Isobel Whitcomb is a trail runner, a writer and a science journalist who,
what's most relevant to this podcast, wrote an excellent article about
their ex...
Go see the Total Eclipse of the Sun
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On April 8 2024, only ten days away, a Total Eclipse of the Sun will sweep
over North America. On this long-awaited Eclipse Day, the Path of Totality
is wh...
Newfoundland Winter Bird List 2023-24
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The calendar tells us that winter birding “officially” ended a week ago
(Feb 29) … even if the weather has something very different to say. Unless
I missed...
More Mushkin Match!
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The game is starting to accumulate little bits of goodness – a prettier
tile face here, a special effect there, and I’m really pleased with how
it’s coming...
The Ultimate Guide to Quidi Vidi, Newfoundland
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[image: Quidi Vidi]
Quidi Vidi is a charming historic fishing village located in St. John's,
Newfoundland and Labrador, offering visitors a glimpse into th...
What to Eat this week..
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I cannot believe its the tail end of September!!
My meal planning has been severely lacking 😭
I stopped by Superstore today and grabbed some fresh fruit...
Measure of a … Man?
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For some reason I just had a vivd memory of our old yardstick. I recall it
being stored in the little closet in our porch (previously...
2023 Marks Ten Years of Problematic Press
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Although it has been a wild journey, it's almost difficult to imagine that
Problematic Press has been publishing titles for just over 10 years now.
Throw Back Thursday
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So about 120 years ago, my house had an extra floor and servants quarters,
the shop didn’t have my office and press room built on yet, and there was
an ice...
Kitchen Update
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If you are interested in our kitchen renovation, click on over to my website's
other blog post. Here's the new backsplash, countertop and a partial view
...
Ten Years: A Letter to My Past Self
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Dear sweet, innocent, past self, You will not believe where life has taken
us and what life has taken from us. If I stood in front of you today, my
most i...
THE CCGS DES GROSEILLIERS IN ST JOHNS
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The Quebec based icebreaker, the Des Groseilliers has been in St. John's
almost a month, anyone know whats going on
The ship is 322 feet, and was built in...
What Are You Doing New Year's Eve?
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I guess a measure that a song is a classic is its ability to be adapted to
different genres. I love what King Curtis did with his sax in covering
Frank Loe...
Clarenville's 2023 Budget
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* Video Slide Show*
*Budget Summary*
The Town of Clarenville
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has seen increased expenses in three areas Inflation, Interest and
Inve...
Need Portraits and Headshots? We come to you!
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I've been going into businesses to do portraits and headshots at their
place of work for about 15 years now. Over that time I've put together a
kit which...
I Am Enough.
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Content Warning: body image issues, eating disorders, internalized ableism.
I am enough. That’s a sentence I’m trying so hard to embrace and to
believe. I’...
Slàinte Mhaith
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Now that the scorching dry dearth-inducing summer in my little corner of
Newfoundland with record-breaking high temperatures has come to a close,
beekeepin...
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As I look at my previous post, it is clear that I have not kept up with
posting STBT episodes. There are several more available on my youtube
channel. I ...
Untitled AF
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Just in case anyone was curious, I’ll Keep Coming by Low Roar is my
personal anthem song (though Introdiction by Scroobius Pip, All Eyes On Me
by Bo Burnha...
Sinking of the SS Caribou
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The night of October 13, 1942 the SS *Caribou* left Sydney, Nova Scotia
bound for Port aux Basque, Newfoundland. It was to be the last voyage the
passeng...
Thank You Corner Brook
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A huge thank you to everyone who supported me during my campaign and who
helped to make this happen.I appreciate all the help, advice, support and
encour...
Snow Ball | Vee 27.5 x 4.0 Studdable Tire
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Just in time for Eurobike 2021, the folks at Vee Tire released their most
recent fat bike tire called the Snow Ball.
Using a tread pattern based on their...
My 9/11
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Everyone remembers where they were on 9/11. I was working in Jasper,
Alberta, overnight, as a security officer with a hotel. In the last hour of
work, myse...
Price changes for Thursday, June 3rd, 2021
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Hi to all,
Here’s what I have for this week’s price changes:
*Heating, stove oil and Diesel all show an increase of 1.8 cents a litre.
*Gasolin...
End of March Reading List
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Paper towns by John Green. 4/5. Loved it. I've read lots of his books, and
they are so nice to read. His characters are in high school and really
smar...
How to visit New York City on a budget
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Today I’ve got a guest post from Matt Kepnes of Nomadic Matt—my former
boss! Matt’s take on budget travel is always awesome, and he knows New York
City l...
Find the new Bond Papers
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We've moved to edhollett.substack.com.
Read for free, sign-up for email delivery, or subscribe and get special
content on politics and history in Newfo...
Postcard #2713 - USA
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This postcard was sent to me from Boston, MA. It's a cute art card saying
"Greetings from the Moon" - a clever take on the classic "Greetings from"
postcar...
Introductions
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Hello, I'm Jess and the purpose of this blog is to maintain my sanity as I
try to make roots in my new home in St. John's, NL! I do love myself a
blog, b...
Seen black cat
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Seen a black cat just off topsail road new road from team gushue. It was
about 400 ft before the lights . it was just sitting there looking at the
hill. ...
Cauliflower and Chanterelle Salad with Simple Sauce
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Thanks to my Roots Farm NL Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) basket
that shows up like Christmas every Thursday from July to November, I get
food items...
Comic Art Collection 5: Huntress
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Huntress by Matthew Clark. Art 8 x 11.5 inches
Continuing with our Birds of Prey trend....
There's a tip I picked up during comic cons. When you start o...
The first time John Crosbie went silent
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HEADLINE: Snip, snip
By Ryan Cleary
The Fighting Newfoundlander
Published in The Independent newspaper,
Jan. 25, 2008
I already miss John Crosbie, and...
19 for 2019 – Being Virginia (part 1)
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Last year, I decided to try and set some goals by taking on #19for2019 as
described by Gretchen Ruben and Elizabeth Craft in episode 250 of the
podcast Hap...
Remembrance Day
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A Call to Arms - Remembrance Day
*Arm yourself with peace in order that we can remember their sacrifice.*
*Arm yourself with courage so you may do what's ...
Paddling in the lun
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Sunday the forecast was windy; 17 knots west gusting to 23 knots. We are
blessed with outstanding ocean scenery but cursed by topography. The
prevaili...
A Little Excuse
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The young girl is confused.
She thought she was prepared for this. She felt prepared. She knows that
decisions such as this are really, really important....
Read Our Lips
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On October 3rd, the Canadian Hard of Hearing Association - Newfoundland and
Labrador (CHHA-NL) launched a brand new self-paced online learning course
ca...
Matriarchs of September 11
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My uncle Earl used to say there was one meal a day served at my Grandmother
Collins’ home. “It starts at 7 am…..” was his punchline. It was true.
People ca...
Lassy Bun Muffins with Blueberries
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Labour Day Monday on the Avalon Peninsula, Newfoundland, was GORGEOUS! My
husband and I hopped over to Brigus and did the Lighthouse Walking Trail. A
6km m...
Dorian the Explorer
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Hurricane Dorian....
Ever since the forecasts shifted away from a direct hit on Florida and eyed
Newfoundland there has been building anticipation for th...
2019 - Post 14 - Cupcake Tripping
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On the weekend past five of us decided to do a little overnight kayak trip
to Great Colinet Island. I checked my log-book and the last time I was
there wa...
Recent Sightings
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To me, this is the best time of the year to walk and explore. With an open
mind and open eyes scanning up and down and all around... all at the same
ti...
Finishing up Bauline to Pouch Cove
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After landing at Cripple Cove from Bauline on Saturday in hot humid
temperatures I slept like a log and woke Sunday morning ready to finish our
hike. F...
How to Lower Your Bounce Rate in Google Analytics
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Build it, and they will come. When referring to website visitors this
mantra may (or may not) be true, but that’s only part of the story. What
truly matt...
My take on 2019 St. John's Pride
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Well, I stayed away from the Pride Parade in St. John's for 6 years in a
row now. it's unfortunate that I don't feel welcome or comfortable to
attend with ...
Kid's Run for Nature
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Interested in running and helping out our planet?
Come out for the Kid's Run for Nature! World Wildlife Fund Canada's Kids'
Run for Nature is a 1 kilometre...
So you want to talk about mental health
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Have you caught that show on cable lately about mental health and the chick
doing the interviews is like mentally ill? Not like sittin naked in the
bath tu...
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I like to think we are paddling down the shore when paddling on the south
coast of Newfoundland but locals call it "up the shore".....Tony right
behind y...
Sci-Fi on the Rock
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Hi folks,
Last weekend myself and Mandi attended, and hosted an event and panel at
this years Sci-Fi on the Rock for our Welcome to Deadhouse Goosebumps bo...
Maritime Archaic Reproductions for Port au Choix
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Bird headed pins made from caribou long bones
and needles made from bird bones and caribou ribs. This is a set of
reproductions that I recently completed ...
Beginnings, middles and ends
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Paintings are almost like books or films with predictable processes - and
unpredictable results.
They have a beginning where I have an idea, some thum...
Lamenting the Black-headed Gulls of St.John's
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Black-headed Gull is a nice bird to see in North America. Though, not
outstandingly rare, it is appreciated wherever it turns up. While it is an
extremely ...
Disclosure delayed (V)
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February 2019 is now nearly half over.
At Elections NL, there is still no sign of any political finance disclosure
for calendar year 2017, nor for any by-e...
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It has been quite a while since I have posted on this blog. But recent
events have prompted me to return.
Below you will find excerpts I have lifted from a...
Exciting 2019 news!
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With the start of a new year, I have taken an adventurous leap off the Yarn
Cove wharf and I have launched a Yarn Cove Facebook page. Now that Yarn
Cove ...
Winter Classes!
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Myself and Jason had so much fun teaching last fall, we’re at it again!
Here are our winter class offerings; if anything tickles your fancy, please
email m...
Today I Am Wise
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Just a tease really, but a perfect summary for this time in my life...
Rumi with the quote - Quote Fancy provided the image.
Visit my blog directly: http:...
Reality in Advertising
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If you’re in marketing, you’ve probably heard the phrase unique selling
proposition (USP), even if it was 20 years ago in marketing 1001. The term
was coin...
A Personal Note
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When I started this website six years ago, the kind of excitement for craft
beer in this province we now have would have seemed impossible. I started
this ...
The Darkness and the Light
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Their program nearly over, the student teachers settled in and waited for
the start of their last class. All in eager anticipation; careers set to
begin, y...
So, When Does The Struggle End?? Anyone Know?
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Why???? Why did I weigh today? Sigh, actually no, *enormous sigh* I feel
like I have been on a bit of a downward spiral for a few months now. I
found out t...
High winds make for high seas
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We have had exceptionally high winds recently, and it sure is evident when
looking at the ocean.
I went over to Middle Cove Beach this evening to take a fe...
Lemon Poppyseed Scones (Vegan) Revised
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In the two and a half years since I posted the original recipe for this,
I’ve made substantial changes, and just realized that I hadn’t posted the
vegan ve...
Been so long
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2013!!!!! OMG that is a long time ago, and it was the last time I blogged
anything. Except for when I found this site called bubblews, which was a
sort of ...
The Canadian Press
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A Montreal pooch is about to return home from a shocking, unscheduled,
4,500 kilometre journey that over the last year allowed her to see more of
Canada t...
Macular Degeneration Market Research Study
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BluStar Consulting, an independent marketing research firm is conducting a
Market Research Study with patients living in Canada that have been
diagnosed ...
The Mountains or the Ocean
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No blinds mask the window that directly face my bed. Every morning when my
eyes open to the world, there are no concrete buildings or telephone wires
in m...
Brigus to Cupids-My New Fav!
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I spent a good hour yesterday on good earth trying to find a spot I had
never been that looked like a fun place to paddle. Around the head of
Brigus look...
Big Things in 2018?
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I'm nearing the finish line with my fabulous Yarn Quest 2017 "Heroes of
Yarnia" scarf. I was keeping up with the MKAL but then something went awry
with my ...
Merry Christmas!!!
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Hi Everyone!
Wishing all my friends and readers a very Merry Christmas!
Celebrating the baby that was born to die for you and me! May we all not
take...
Digital sketchwalk in Apple Kurfürstendamm
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A lot of people came to my sketch safari (Zeichensafari in German) to the
Apple Store Kurfürstendamm, Berlin. This was part of a collaboration
between ...
This blog is splitting into two!
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You may have noticed that this blog was offline for some time. In the
process of recovering it, I have decided to split this blog into two parts.
The fi...
The Race Is On
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The Race is on
By: Ryan Young
The writ has officially been dropped and the by-election to replace Steve
Kent’s vacant seat in the House of Assembly for t...
Oceanside 70.3
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“Sometimes You Kick and Sometimes You Get Kicked”. Last Saturday at
Oceanside 70.3 (half Ironman), I experienced both. I crossed the finish
line first in m...
what i did last summer
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I spent 3 weeks last summer riding with Scott (of Porcelain Rocket fame)
and Tony (with his own kind of fame) all around the island. Our route
consisted o...
And The Winner Is… Waking Ambrose
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Let’s start this with a down note. I am so far from my writing goal it’s
approaching depression. When I started this most recent count down I
expected to...
Ideas + 1
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For the next installment of my short series on ideas to make NL a better
place to live I thought I should explain the two types or levels of ideas
that I l...
Digital Freedoms – “My camera is my weapon”.
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Originally posted on Amnesty ICM 2013:
Panic Button is an app designed for smart phones that sends out a GPS
distress signal if activated. (c) Amnesty Inte...
Favourite tracks of 2013
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These are a few songs released or reissued in 2013 that I enjoyed. Find the
mix here.
Ensemble Pearl – Ghost Parade (S/T)
Xander Harris – Karakuri (Chrys...