New Germany Rural High School – Prom 2019

Prom night… a special time for students and families and a night to celebrate for the students getting ready to graduate. Let’s go to New Germany Rural High School – Prom 2019.  From the fire trucks, big rigs, convertibles and off road jeeps that made up the procession, New Germany Rural High’s Prom Arrival was …

Sunday Morning Coffee

Sunday morning I usually grab a coffee and take time to catch-up on some stories I may not have had time to read throughout the week.  I thought you might enjoy them with your Sunday morning coffee as well.  MODL Doing Away With Spring And Fall Large Garbage Item Pickup I have to admit, I was …

Strawberry Rhubarb Pie-Tastes like Summer

One of my favourite early summer treats is strawberry rhubarb pie with vanilla ice cream.  At this time of year, you can find tender, fresh rhubarb, which (in my opinion) makes the best pies.   However, out of season, it can be done with frozen rhubarb, as long as you adjust the amount of thickening agent, …

Sunday Morning Coffee

Sunday morning I usually grab a coffee and take time to catch-up on some stories I may not have had time to read throughout the week.  I thought you might enjoy them with your Sunday morning coffee as well.  Privateer Days gives nod to its roots, focusing on creating a festival for the people One of …

Sunday Morning Coffee

Sunday morning I usually grab a coffee and take time to catch-up on some stories I may not have had time to read throughout the week.  I thought you might enjoy them with your Sunday morning coffee as well. Dal study finds support for reduced plastics in Atlantic Canada’s food industry People in Atlantic Canada are …

Sunday Morning Coffee

Sunday morning I usually grab a coffee and take time to catch-up on some stories I may not have had time to read throughout the week.  I thought you might enjoy them with your Sunday morning coffee as well. University students rescue 8 from sailboat off Lunenburg What an incredible story featuring three South Shore University …

Zero Waste Self Care

  Self care has become a trending topic lately. It makes sense – as the world seems to speed up and so much of our focus turns outward, we all need reminders to slow down to pay attention to our own needs. Conversations about self care range from permission to pamper ourselves with bubble baths …

Sunday Morning Coffee

Sunday morning I usually grab a coffee and take time to catch-up on some stories I may not have had time to read throughout the week.  I thought you might enjoy them with your Sunday morning coffee as well. Students building Mi’kmaw wigwam at Liverpool school Students working alongside Mi’kmaw craftsman Todd Labrador, are helping to build …

Bread is Life- Fixation or Folly

I hope,  dear readers, you grow not weary of my market stories. Farmers’ markets have become such a part of my world , they are slices of life, of drama and of humanity.  The dreadful frost last June,  as an example, kicked the stuffing out of many of our farmers, wineries and Christmas tree growers.  Successful, …

Summer Student Jobs on the South Shore-2019

I see them popping up on my Facebook feed regularly this time of year…summer jobs…and in particular Summer Student Jobs. It’s not all beach trips and ice cream, summer is also a great time for students to gain valuable skills and also save some money for their continuing education. Good news! There are lots of places…right …