Tag: Nova Scotia

Nova Scotia – Scenic Road Trip, Eagles, Sisters & Delicious Food

View From the Top – Cobequid Mountains I had a road trip to New Glasgow and Antigonish, Nova Scotia. During this cross province drive, I had a spectacular view while driving through Cobequid Mountains. Five Eagles As I drove the old, back highways while approaching a small field, I spied what appeared to be a…

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Etuaptmumk: A New Approach To Curriculum Change

Originally Published: February 12th, 2025 2026 If I could change one law I would change HRCE’s curriculum. Pay Public School Employees Rewarding Salaries I would increase salaries for all Nova Scotian public school employees. I work as an Education Program Assistant in a junior high school. If I lived alone and had to rent an…

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To Kayak Nova Scotia’s Archipelago – 100 Wild Islands

Originally Published: January 24th, 2025 2026 I haven’t kayaked as much as I once did. My hips and knees don’t seem to enjoy being in the cockpit as they once did. However, if I plan accordingly I can take a day trip with a friend – and kayak this beautiful Nova Scotian treasure – 100…

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The Journey To Grown-Up Joy

Originally Published: October 11, 2024 I am a “grown-up” who will always be joyful, playful and silly! My “grown-up” job is supporting neurodivergent, behavioural or students with physical challenges in the public school system. I am playful with students, making their day (and mine) fun and engaging. I focus on connection first, academics second. To…

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Turning 52 During The COVID Pandemic: A Personal Journey

As my 56th birthday approaches, I’ve decided to repost blogs I published about past birthdays. I wrote Turning 52 During A Pandemic: A Personal Journey on April 28th, 2021 while we were living in Upper Vaughn, Nova Scotia. The original blog only focused on my 52nd birthday day. I added a backstory to this blog, to include and reflect…

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Reflections on Turning 51: What A Wild Year

As my 56th birthday approaches, I’ve decided to repost blogs I published about past birthdays. I wrote Reflections on Turning 51: What A Wild Year on April 25th, 2020 while we were living in Campbell River, British Columbia. So much happened from April 25th, 2019 to April 25th, 2020, rereading it was an emotional roller coaster ride down…

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