Fritz And Bruno: Unsung Heroes Of World War I

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…

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…

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…