Travels with My Mother
“Mom, what are you still dreaming of doing, what big wish remains that you still want to do or accomplish, what passions haven’t you accomplished…
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Guysborough Nova Scotia: A Small Town with Big Attractions
“There are few places left on earth like the District of Guysborough. Better come now.” – that’s the motto of the area – and it’s…
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Nova Scotia Lobster: Where and When to Find it and Cook it
Dip anything in butter, and I will like it. So the Lobster in Nova Scotia was a guaranteed delicious experience for me. And better yet,…
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Where Have All the Pencils Gone?
I sat on the train and watched my mom complete her crossword puzzle with her No. 2 pencil. I was thinking about how I hadn’t…
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Walking on the Ocean in the Bay of Fundy
My mom is not a leader. She doesn’t blaze a trail. She doesn’t really necessarily want to stick out and be different, like my father…
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The Halifax Citadel is Serious Business and Seriously Fun
He stared off into the distance with a stern look on his face. I wondered if I did something to upset him? What was going…
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What to do in Lunenburg Nova Scotia on a Rainy Day
“We haven’t canceled a race in 61 years,” Marlene said to me as drops of rain poured off her raincoat as if it were Devil’s…
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The Rhythm of the Ocean Route
“I think these are the nicest people I have ever seen working on a train.” My mom stated as the conductor poured us yet another…
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It’s Mom’s Turn
“But why can’t you just travel for a year in the United States? There’s plenty to see around here.” She pleaded. I could see the…
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How to Visit Lanai on a Budget and Travel More Local
“But what about those who want to visit Lanai on a budget? This nagging question is what kept going through my head when I initially…
