Today is Canada Day.
In Newfoundland, July 1st is also Beaumont Hamel Day. So, in addition to waving the Maple Leaf and popping off fireworks, we also remember a battle that shaped our identity as a people. Continue reading “Beaumont Hamel Day”
Travel Shorts – Iceland
I just returned from a ten day tour of Iceland. I know a lot of people asked why I wanted to go there. The answer was simple.
Volcanoes. Glaciers. Faults. Geysers. Hot springs. Waterfalls. Continue reading “Travel Shorts – Iceland”
Meet Newfoundland’s newest romance novelist: Victoria Barbour
I am pleased today to have the opportunity to host debut novelist Victoria Barbour as she continues her blog tour celebrating 
the release of her new romance novel Against her Rules. Available on e-readers everywhere, this witty Newfoundland based romance novel was a pleasant departure from my usual reading fare. Elsie Walsh is a B&B owner in Heart’s Ease who has one rule: no sleeping with the guests. That is, until Campbell Scott shows up. The result is a fun summer read with a wonderful cast of characters.
When I was given the opportunity to interview Victoria for her blog tour, I knew exactly who I wanted to focus on.
Aunt Ida! A colourful, strong-willed 96-year-old supporting character who is guaranteed to make you smile every time she shows up. Continue reading “Meet Newfoundland’s newest romance novelist: Victoria Barbour”
Travel Shorts – Visoko, Bosnia
I served as a United Nations peacekeeper in Visoko, Bosnia from October, 1993 to April, 1994. My job was in administration, but as anyone in the military will tell you, you are a soldier first and a tradesman second. For me, that meant army stuff came before the paperwork so if they needed extra hands to man the sentry bunkers that surrounded our camp, for example, I could be pulled from my job for guard duty. Continue reading “Travel Shorts – Visoko, Bosnia”
Travel Shorts – The Grand Canyon
I’ve often heard people say the Grand Canyon is just a big hole in the ground.
But man, what a hole!
In May, 2011, I took a tour that went from Denver to Las Vegas and went through what I would say is some of the most amazing scenery in the world. I mean, who knew that southern Utah and the surrounding area could be so spectacular? We visited park after park – Arches, Canyonlands, Mesa Verde, Monument Valley, Lake Powell, Capitol Reef, Zion, Bryce and of course, the Grand Canyon. Continue reading “Travel Shorts – The Grand Canyon”
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