I thought about my hometown province of Nova Scotia’s history of underrated people. I chose a World War I – Lieutenant-Colonel Charles Bent, commanding officer of the 15th Battalion (48th Highlanders), War Horse Fritz and Mascot Bruno – The Sheepdog. So many animals died in WWI and WWII who brought glimmers of hope and love…
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Less Is Best – Living A Minimalist Life
There are so many benefits to minimalist living! S, 🌻
What I Loved As A Kid: Animal Adventures
I can’t really recall a thing I was obsessed with as a kid. I know I loved animals and a pet store that was part of our family for a period of time. I was fearless with picking up iguanas, snakes the same length as I was, de-scented skunks, ferrets, and even tarantulas, that terrified…
Unique Birthday Tradition: A Tale From India
An interesting local custom I’ve encountered happened in Mararikulam, India during my 50th birthday. After dinner, our home stay’s family surprised me with a birthday cake. After singing Happy Birthday, I was instructed in their local birthday custom. It was taking the first piece of birthday cake and have each person take a bite from…
Living The Dream: My Ideal Life Experience
I am living my ideal life, save one thing. I have a loving husband and two rescue dogs and rescue cat. We live in a rural community located along a large, mostly unpopulated lake. We have 5 acres of undeveloped forested land with lake-frontage that is tucked into a secluded cove with its own natural…
Best Concert Ever: Soul II Soul & Arrested Development
The best concert I went to was Soul II Soul & Arrested Development at the Doha Golf Club as a wrap up to the 2016 Commercial Bank Qatar Masters. After a morning selfie with Ernie Els and walking 18 holes with Sergio Garcia, I had front row centre to a concert that I was so…
Best Thing To Do In Halifax: Visit Point Pleasant Park
I think the best thing to do in the city of Halifax, Nova Scotia is… A walk through Point Pleasant Park. Located at the southern tip of the city’s peninsula, it offers a beautiful view of the Atlantic Ocean and the many sail boats travelling from the Northwest Arm. There are close to 40km of…
Why I Desire The Power To Talk To Animals
I thought about telepathy as a super power, but I already manage enough of my own thoughts – I don’t need other people’s thoughts in my head, too. The super power I really desire is the ability to communicate with animals. I would send out global warnings about plastics, fishing nets, turbine wind farms, whaler…