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MY YEAR IN REVIEW: 2021

It may have been a year that continued to turn our lives upside down, but 2021 was nonetheless memorable for me in many ways. Here's my year in review. 

 

In January, I took a free five-day workshop with Christian artist/entrepreneur …

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CAPE ENRAGE, NEW BRUNSWICK

Cape Enrage in New Brunswick, Canada is renowned for its turbulent waters and is one of the most dangerous areas for mariners in the upper Bay of Fundy. However, it also offers one of the most spectacular views of the…

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IRISHTOWN NATURE PARK, NEW BRUNSWICK

At 890 hectares, Irishtown Nature Park, located in the north end of Moncton, New Brunswick, is one of the largest urban parks in Canada. The main trails are wide and easy to navigate, making it a popular destination for all…

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HOPEWELL ROCKS, NEW BRUNSWICK

I was delighted to visit Hopewell Rocks Park in New Brunswick in October 2020, seven years after my first visit. Like many top tourist attractions, park attendance has taken a hit during the 2020 pandemic, with a drastically reduced number…

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MY YEAR IN REVIEW: 2020

Looking back on 2020, I can’t say that it was my worst year ever. Nor was it my best. I had some good things happen. And there were things I wish I hadn’t had to go through. But can’t we…

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18 FAVOURITE LANDSCAPE AND WILDLIFE PHOTOS OF 2020

To say that 2020 has been an unusual year is an understatement. In fact, it has been a year that has turned our world upside down. In many cases, the things that have brought us joy—time together, and creative pursuits…

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TEN TIPS FOR STAGING YOUR HOUSE TO SELL

 

Here are my top ten tips for preparing/staging your home to sell. 

1. Start preparing your home well in advance of when you plan to sell. 

2. Downsize and declutter. Give away, sell, or throw out what no longer serves…

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ALL ABOUT "THE UNDERDOG DUCKLING"

I am wearing two hats in this blog as I act as as both interviewer and interviewee for the most-asked questions about my book The Underdog Duckling.

Tell us about your book. 

The Underdog Duckling is about a young…

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10 WACKY FACTS ABOUT MARINE ANIMALS

 

1. The tongue-eating isopod (a crustacean) eats a fish’s tongue and then becomes the fish’s tongue, feeding on the food the fish catches. 

2. While mating, the male anglerfish grabs onto the much larger female with his mouth, hangs on,…

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18 FAVOURITE WILDLIFE PHOTOS OF 2018

Life circumstances in 2018 prevented me from doing as much photography as I would have normally liked. Regardless, it was fun reviewing and reliving what we did and where we travelled this past year as I scrolled through my photos. 

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MY YEAR IN REVIEW: 2018

I am grateful to say that once again I had a year full of excitement, fun, and success. However, I will also remember 2018 as full of challenges and difficulties I never saw coming. Read on to find out more! 

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WHEN SLEEPING BIRDS FLY: Q & A

 

As I raise awareness about my new book When Sleeping Birds Fly: 365 Amazing Facts About The Animal Kingdom, the same questions have been coming up from various individuals and organizations. I thought it would be helpful to…

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WHEN SLEEPING BIRDS FLY: WHY I WROTE THIS BOOK

Six years ago, I was relatively new to Facebook. I got an idea to share a miracle-a-day for a full year to inspire and encourage my friends even before I had something published. I called the initiative 365 Days of

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12 THINGS MY MOTHER TAUGHT ME

This is my mother, Joan. 

 

I have always had a close relationship with my mother, and she has been hugely influential in my life. In fact, as I pored over photos of her for this blog, I…

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HALIFAX PUBLIC GARDENS--18 GORGEOUS PHOTOS

Since spring remains elusive on the Saskatchewan Prairies (and other places across Canada, for that matter!) I needed to boost my spirits by reviewing photos of some of the most beautiful gardens I have had the pleasure of visiting over…

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