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Scopus – Follow Author Alert, “barbour, michael k.” 7005949699 - An item from another one of my open scholarship networks. Scopus Follow Author Alert: “barbour, michael k.” 7005949699 Your follow author alert called “”ba...5 hours ago
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Street Photography - *Street Photography* I recently joined a Facebook Group called Street Photography. I usually post 1 photo a day and these are a few of the ones I...10 hours ago
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Raspberry Swirl Cheesecake Bars - [image: Raspberry Swirl Cheesecake Bars]Raspberry Swirl Cheesecake Bars. With only 135 calories each, this is a perfectly portion controlled luscious ras...1 day ago
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Honoring Sacrifice and Preserving Peace: The Importance of Remembrance Day - Honoring Sacrifice and Preserving Peace: The Importance of Remembrance Day Each year, as November 11th approaches, citizens across many nations pause to re...3 days ago
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The Healing Baths of Marrakech: My First Hammam Experience - Initially hesitant about the price and partial nudity, I took the plunge and experienced a traditional Moroccan hammam. What began as an uncomfortable le...3 days ago
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Sunday Selections - First of all. thanks for all the lovely and welcome and comforting messages of support I received from you all, my faithful readers, on my last post. Hum...5 days ago
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Another Great Wine Tasting - Welcome back after a few weeks hiatus. I was in Newfoundland and had a great visit there, taking care of the puppies and visiting with my nephews and my Mo...5 days ago
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A late 17th-early 18th century site at Bay Bulls – PART 2 - A previous blog post discussed archaeological investigations at a late 17th/early 18th century archaeological site at Bay Bulls in 2019 and 2021. The follo...6 days ago
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Episode 127 - Fake and Gay - Streamed live on Nov 7th, 2024. In a counterfeit world it's all fake and gay. Watch on / Subscribe to Rumble here You can also view replays on Odysee, Bit...6 days ago
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Aging naturally - “Women have another option. They can aspire to be wise, not merely nice; to be competent, not merely helpful; to be strong, not merely graceful; to be ambi...6 days ago
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Cemeteries as Community Heritage event in Heart's Content - Learn more about the cemeteries of Heart's Content database and more at the upcoming Cemeteries as Community Heritage event on November 21st. One cemeter...1 week ago
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Process or Goal Oriented?, Slow Stitching Always - The late October warmth meant still more flashy blooms into early November. Like the Hardy Rose Mallow. The center structures are so interesting too. I was...1 week ago
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Australia & New Zealand… Is It Best To Explore This Area On A Cruise Or Tauck Land Tour? - 2 days from now I’m flying into Melbourne, Australia to enjoy some more time exploring that Beautiful part of the World! As you’ll see here, my first visit...1 week ago
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Tools of the Trade.....Repost for Terri - Well, every once in a while it pays to listen to input from those of you who are caring to visit my little blog from time to time. Terri informed me ea...1 week ago
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Best Personal Finance Courses in Canada - I need to be clear right off the bat that I’m a bit bias when it comes to recommending the best financial literacy courses in Canada. Kyle Prevost has been...2 weeks ago
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ECSHL (East Coast Senior Hockey League) • CBN CeeBee Stars 2024-25 Home Schedule - Sat. Oct. 26th vs Clarenville Mon. Nov. 4th vs Southern Shore Fri. Nov. 8th vs Outer Cove (at Bay Arena) Sat. Nov.9th vs Clarenville Sat. Nov. 16th vs CBS Sa...3 weeks ago
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After a busy weekend… - I feel like Friday morning slid into Monday morning without me stopping for breath. On Friday, I was working on a grant application and on Saturday I went ...3 weeks ago
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A Fall Trip Around the Cabot Trail - 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...3 weeks ago
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Abstract art in your home. Why not? - 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...3 weeks ago
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ST PATRICK'S FOREVER! - I apologize to Christine Butler and friends for taking such a long time to post these amazing pictures. There are quite a lot of them but I will try to g...3 weeks ago
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KARL WELLS POINT 2 POINT, E68, GUEST DEAN MACDONALD - Dean MacDonald has had nothing less than an extraordinary career. It began in the early 80s when he was hired by a feisty little company named Avalon Cable...4 weeks ago
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The Life Impossible, by Matt Haig - 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...4 weeks ago
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This IS the Hill I Want to Die On! - 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...4 weeks ago
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Vegetarian Shepherd's Pie Baked Potatoes - [image: Vegetarian Shepherd's Pie Baked Potato cut in half sitting on plate with green salad.] *Baked Potato and Shepherd's Pie all in one! *If you like S...1 month ago
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Thinking out loud. - 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 ...1 month ago
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Thoughts on turning 42 - 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...2 months ago
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Great Awk Winery and Restaurant, Twillingate - 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...2 months ago
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Labrador Day 10: We Made it Back to Cartwright - 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 ...2 months ago
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Clarke’s Beach Final Results – 2024 - Clarke’s Beach Final Results! Thanks to everyone for coming out today, we had a fantastic race and a beautiful day! Extra special thank you to our volunt...2 months ago
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A very quiet summer - Here’s a look at one of the most popular beaches on Prince Edward Island, Basin Head beach: Beautiful, and unexpectedly quiet, isn’t it? Well, this is in t...2 months ago
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Thoughts on AI as the New School Year Approaches - 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...3 months ago
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7 Steps in Mapping Out an Effective Social Media Strategy - Magna vestibulum aut consequat velit numquam. Assumenda, ridiculus molestie, minim quas officiis, voluptatibus, praesentium hac pede recusandae pulvinar....3 months ago
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HSN – New studies about 1-Nutrition/Hormones, 2-Gut microplastics, & 3-Herbs/spices for metabolic health - The post HSN – New studies about 1-Nutrition/Hormones, 2-Gut microplastics, & 3-Herbs/spices for metabolic health appeared first on Leesa Klich Health Wr...3 months ago
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Unlocking Google Ads Success: The Hidden Benefits of Low-Volume Keywords - In the crowded landscape of digital marketing, high-volume keywords often steal the spotlight. The allure is obvious: more traffic, more eyeballs, and t...4 months ago
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Repatriation of the Unknown Soldier and the Canadian Flag - The repatriation of the Unknown Soldier should have been respectful of the soldier's life - given in valour as a proud serviceman of the Royal Newfoundl...4 months ago
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Paddle Canada Level 2 - This past weekend I finally got my Paddle Canada Level 2 certification! Its something that I have wanted to do for a long time, and I'm proud to finally...4 months ago
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2024 George Street Festival Lineup - 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 ...5 months ago
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The Oak Island Deception: Part 4 - The Knights of Christ and the Teutonic Knights - Eighteen years before the King of France attacked and destroyed the Templar Order, King Denis of Portugal signed the Concordat of Fourty Articles with Po...6 months ago
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How We Got Concussions So Wrong - 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...7 months ago
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Go see the Total Eclipse of the Sun - 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...7 months ago
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Newfoundland Winter Bird List 2023-24 - 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...8 months ago
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Finches 3 Photos + Video - [image: ArtByJudieAnn Bird Photography] [image: Newfoundland Birds] [image: ArtByJudieAnn] Finches Purple finch male and some female goldfinches enjoying...8 months ago
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More Mushkin Match! - 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...8 months ago
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My Love of Street Photography — A Photo Essay - When I first began as a photographer I did so out of frustration with videography. This was back in the days just before the digital video explosion. You...10 months ago
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What to Eat this week.. - 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...1 year ago
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Ancient History News ~ Alaska Sites 30,000 Y.O., Underground City, FL.Mo... - Newfoundland and Labrador Outside the box [Confederation]1 year ago
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First Ever Food, Fibs and Fiddle Festival Comes to Gunner’s Cove - Full Schedule for Food, Fibs and Fiddles! Another first for the Great Northern Peninsula. The new owners of Northern Delight are hosting a major festival C...1 year ago
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Measure of a … Man? - 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...1 year ago
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Jury Duty - Jury summons tend to go a number of ways. A lot of times, you get the summons but then find out the court date has been cancelled. Other times you get th...1 year ago
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2023 Marks Ten Years of Problematic Press - 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.1 year ago
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Newfoundland Accommodations: Where to stay this summer! - My roundup of Newfoundland accommodations, along with local restaurant recommendations! The post Newfoundland Accommodations: Where to stay this summer!...1 year ago
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Throw Back Thursday - 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...1 year ago
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Ice, ice baby! - First paddle of 2023! Pack ice drifted into Conception Bay for the first time in years so it was a have to paddle. The ice was close to shore but furthe...1 year ago
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Reader's Diary #2081 - Antonio Iturbe, Salva Rubio (writers), Loreto Aroca (artist): The Librarian of Auschwitz - Based on a novel of the same name, which was in turn based upon a real-life Auschwitz librarian, this graphic novel largely didn't feel like an adaptat...1 year ago
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March 31, 2023 - International Trans Day of Visibility - St. John's Event 12.15 pm out from of the Rooms - Friday March 31, 2023 is the 15th annual International Trans Day of Visibility. Recent events in Nashville USA have caused a global backlash of threats a...1 year ago
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Kitchen Update - 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 ...1 year ago
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Five Years Have Passed... - It seems like yesterday that we moved into our new home. It has been five years now and little did I know that the next five years would be just as busy a...1 year ago
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Ten Years: A Letter to My Past Self - 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...1 year ago
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THE CCGS DES GROSEILLIERS IN ST JOHNS - 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...1 year ago
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What Are You Doing New Year's Eve? - 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...1 year ago
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Bayfront Park 2022 "Big Year" - After moving to Hamilton, Ontario in the Summer of 2020 I soon started exploring Bayfront Park as a birding patch close to home and, conveniently, on my ...1 year ago
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Clarenville's 2023 Budget - * Video Slide Show* *Budget Summary* The Town of Clarenville - has seen increased expenses in three areas Inflation, Interest and Inve...1 year ago
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Need Portraits and Headshots? We come to you! - 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...1 year ago
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Using wills, probate, and death records to build your family tree. - Hey everyone, my latest book is out! Check it out if you are into genealogy or know someone who loves tracing their family tree. This one is unlike any oth...1 year ago
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I Am Enough. - 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’...2 years ago
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Slàinte Mhaith - 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...2 years ago
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This feed has moved and will be deleted soon. Please update your subscription now. - The publisher is using a new address for their RSS feed. Please update your feed reader to use this new URL: *http://apopofpretty.com/?feed=rss2*2 years ago
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NEED FOR POLLUTION CONTROLS AT HOLYROOD A CASE OF FRAUDULENT MISREPRESENTATION - Guest Post by PlanetNL *PlanetNL44: Holyrood Air Pollutants Surprisingly Low* *Need for Pollution Abatement Equipment Was Another Muskrat Fraud* As Un...2 years ago
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Constant Nobody shortlisted for the Thomas Raddall Atlantic Fiction Award - Delighted to share that my genre hybrid novel Constant Nobody is shortlisted for the Atlantic Book Awards’ Thomas Raddall Atlantic Fiction Award.2 years ago
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New website coming soon! - 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 ...2 years ago
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Air Fryer Spicy Salmon - This is the easiest recipe to throw together on a busy evening. Make your sauce the night before, have your salmon cleaned and ready to go, get your Air Fr...2 years ago
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Kayla and Nick's Skona House Corner Brook Wedding - Kayla and Nick were to be married at beautiful Skona House in Frenchman's Cove overlooking the outer Bay of Islands and to follow up with a reception in ...2 years ago
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Take a Look at This - I have not done much birding over the last two years or so. It was very easy to fill up my time with other things. Little by little, I spent less time...3 years ago
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Untitled AF - 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...3 years ago
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Sinking of the SS Caribou - 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...3 years ago
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Thank You Corner Brook - 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...3 years ago
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Snow Ball | Vee 27.5 x 4.0 Studdable Tire - 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...3 years ago
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My 9/11 - 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...3 years ago
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Hello world! - Welcome to WordPress. This is your first post. Edit or delete it, then start writing!3 years ago
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Reframing for Our New Reality - Copyright 2020, Maurice Barry, Performance Rights Waived Our spirits strong; our strength not deadened,we somehow survived a snowmageddon.But twenty-twenty...3 years ago
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Price changes for Thursday, June 3rd, 2021 - 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...3 years ago
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SEA-NL calls on federal Fisheries Minister to reverse decision to limit increase to 2021 northern shrimp quota - *FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE—Wednesday, May 26th, 2021* The Seaward Enterprises Association, Newfoundland Labrador (SEA-NL) calls on the federal Minister of...3 years ago
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2021 - Post 1 - Bay Bulls: A Paddling (dis)Location - A paddle was suggested a few days before Christmas, and so I met Florence and Matt in Bay Bulls and we soon geared up and were on the water. The bottom...3 years ago
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Princes Ridge of the ECT - In the last 5 days we've had over 100 cms rain. Today the winds were blowing at 50 kms with gusts to 70. Not a biking or kayak day. The first day with...3 years ago
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End of March Reading List - 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...3 years ago
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Winter 2020/2021 Rare Birds - The winter of 2020/2021 was good with a liberal sprinkling of important rarities. It was a mild winter from December to mid February. Mid February thro...3 years ago
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How do We Counteract the Marketing of Fear? - Don’t buy it. When someone tells you to worry about something, ask if it requires that you subscribe to something that will reduce your paycheck on a mon...3 years ago
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How to visit New York City on a budget - 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...3 years ago
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Opinions, the tip of the Iceberg - When I started teaching, almost 35 years ago, an ‘expert was someone from out of town with a slide show’. And they were actual slides in a carrosel, not a ...3 years ago
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Because Forgetting is Not an Option: Jasmila Žbanić’s “Quo Vadis, Aida?” - I was not planning on writing about “Quo Vadis, Aida?“, Jasmila Žbanić’s most recent feature film. Given I haven’t written in this blog in many years, you ...3 years ago
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Find the new Bond Papers - 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...3 years ago
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Hello world! - Welcome to WordPress. This is your first post. Edit or delete it, then start writing!3 years ago
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A Little Ring - Every so often, I experience a moment that reminds me why I originally started writing these posts so many years ago. I like these moments. They do not n...3 years ago
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Postcard #2713 - USA - 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...4 years ago
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The Great Northern Peninsula Bikepacking Loop - DAY ONE (Rocky Harbour to Hawkes Bay 170 km) It was never my intention to ride from Rocky Harbour to Hawkes Bay in a day but we did. 160 km on the road, pl...4 years ago
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Introductions - 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...4 years ago
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Seen black cat - 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. ...4 years ago
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Cauliflower and Chanterelle Salad with Simple Sauce - 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...4 years ago
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To infinity, and beyond! An older picture of G, but it... - To infinity, and beyond! An older picture of G, but it encapsulates what a cool dude he is turning into. He loves to dive off of the couch and face pla...4 years ago
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Recycling an old phone case - Hi Everyone!! A simple recycling craft ! A thrifted cell phone case + cheap felt + hot glue ======> "new" needle case Ta-Dah! 💕Andréa4 years ago
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Such poor form...deregulate the offshore? Seems like a bad idea - Impact Assessment Agency seeking public comments until April 30, 2020, to inform development of Ministerial Regulatory Proposal to Designate Offshore Explo...4 years ago
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From Journey To Discovery - It's no secret that I began this blog because I didn't like the person I looked at in the mirror every day, actually I hated her. (wow... the beginning of ...4 years ago
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19 for 2019 – Being Virginia (part 2) - Yesterday, I explained the idea of taking on #19for2019 and outlined goals one to nine. There were some successes, some decent attempts and some unrealisti...4 years ago
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Christmas 2019 - It's hard to believe another Christmas has come and gone (though our holidays are not over yet!) Andrew is like a certified Christmas elf. He loves the hus...4 years ago
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Top 30 of the '10s - As was the case 10 years ago when these sorts of lists were making the rounds, it has been fun to reflect on the music I've enjoyed most over the last deca...4 years ago
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Maternity Leave - thus far - Life with a newborn is busy, but honestly - I thought that I would be busier. The weather this Fall has been amazing! It's making is easier to get out with...5 years ago
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Wood Pewee - **Note This blog is posted in an effort to illicit responses from people with experience identifying silent Wood Pewees in the field. A general discussio...5 years ago
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We started a podcast! OOPS NL - The following is a transcript of the OOPS NL podcast, episode #1 For just the audio: https://oops.blubrry.net/2019/06/21/oops-the-podcast-june-21-2019/ For...5 years ago
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Baccalieu Trail signage needs to be on par with the rest of the province. - Hey all, it’s been a long time since I have actually ranted. I just drove across this beautiful province. It is indeed beautiful , and should be promoted. ...5 years ago
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Kid's Run for Nature - 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...5 years ago
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Guest Post: Maisie and Vivian - Welcome to Maisie and Vivian’s guest post. These two kitties embody all the wonderful qualities of our feline friends. They must be a great source of joy...5 years ago
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Brush or knife? - I usually paint on a larger scale with most supports 36" wide or tall and ranging from a mere 4" or 48". Painting solely with a knife takes its toll on...5 years ago
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Groswater and Beothuk Artifact Reproductions - Reproduction Beothuk ArtifactsI dropped off two sets of Newfoundland and Labrador artifact reproductions to Memorial University of Newfoundland's Archaeolo...5 years ago
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Time Management - So, it turns out that doing things around the homestead or elsewhere in the province, and writing about said things, both takes time. Who'da thunk it? 20...5 years ago
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Undisclosure - So the plot thickens. Elections Newfoundland and Labrador is chronically incapable of posting public campaign finance disclosures within a calendar year of...5 years ago
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Reblog: Reading and Depression: The Hidden Life of Trees - This post was originally seen on my blog about depression, Aergia’s Daughter. It can be found at https://aergiasdaughter.com The Hidden Life of Trees by Pe...5 years ago
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My Biggest Mistake - Well, hello. It’s been a minute. When last I graced this site with my presence it was until celebratory circumstances. I was an award winning writer on th...5 years ago
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Exciting 2019 news! - 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 ...5 years ago
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Winter Classes! - 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...5 years ago
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Newfoundland Craft Beer Roundup, December 2018 - What a year it’s been for Newfoundland Craft beer! Looking back at my post from January, “What to Expect in Newfoundland Beer in 2018,” it’s great to see t...5 years ago
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Reality in Advertising - 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...5 years ago
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depression is real, you are beautiful, and stigma is stupid - this week is mental health awareness week, so i figured i would contribute something to the ole mental health community. there is a "defeat denial" campa...6 years ago
