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Suitcase and Heels

The Healing Baths of Marrakech: My First Hammam Experience - Initially hesitant about the price and partial nudity, I took the plunge and experienced a traditional Moroccan hammam. What began as an uncomfortable le...
1 week ago
Enjoying Our Simple Life

Aging naturally - “Women have another option. They can aspire to be wise, not merely nice; to be competent, not merely helpful; to be strong, not merely graceful; to be ambi...
1 week ago
Another Day of Grace

A Fall Trip Around the Cabot Trail - When the Celtic Colours Festival schedule was released, I immediately looked at it to seeif there were any community events I could attend on my days off...
4 weeks ago
Color of Outdoors

cozy szn - October through January are probably my favorite months. Then we go into February, which is too cold, and March, which oftentimes has a lot of snow, April ...
1 month ago
Critical Happiness

Thoughts on turning 42 - I know 42 isn’t considered one of the “big” birthdays, but for some reason, it’s always felt like a milestone to me. I couldn’t tell you why. It’s not a ni...
2 months ago
atlantic whispers

- Serendipity alaways seems to play a part in academic research. I finished my previous post having decided that I needed to do a more thorough exploratio...
4 months ago
EVER AFTER - MY WAY

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7 months ago
Around the Bay with DD

Air Fryer Spicy Salmon - This is the easiest recipe to throw together on a busy evening. Make your sauce the night before, have your salmon cleaned and ready to go, get your Air Fr...
2 years ago
On the Road to Ithaca

Untitled AF - Just in case anyone was curious, I’ll Keep Coming by Low Roar is my personal anthem song (though Introdiction by Scroobius Pip, All Eyes On Me by Bo Burnha...
3 years ago
Carl's Scribbles

My 9/11 - Everyone remembers where they were on 9/11. I was working in Jasper, Alberta, overnight, as a security officer with a hotel. In the last hour of work, myse...
3 years ago
sunday morning

End of March Reading List - Paper towns by John Green. 4/5. Loved it. I've read lots of his books, and they are so nice to read. His characters are in high school and really smar...
3 years ago
Free Candie

How to visit New York City on a budget - Today I’ve got a guest post from Matt Kepnes of Nomadic Matt—my former boss! Matt’s take on budget travel is always awesome, and he knows New York City l...
3 years ago
Christmas 2013 – lazydaysnl

Opinions, the tip of the Iceberg - When I started teaching, almost 35 years ago, an ‘expert was someone from out of town with a slide show’. And they were actual slides in a carrosel, not a ...
3 years ago
SO IT GOES...

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3 years ago
Far West Transplant

Introductions - Hello, I'm Jess and the purpose of this blog is to maintain my sanity as I try to make roots in my new home in St. John's, NL! I do love myself a blog, b...
4 years ago
My life long journey

From Journey To Discovery - It's no secret that I began this blog because I didn't like the person I looked at in the mirror every day, actually I hated her. (wow... the beginning of ...
4 years ago
Blomidon Boy's Blog

Roses in Vase Abstract..... - The scent from these two roses was just lovely, and I thought they would make a nice little abstract image as well. Hope someone out there will enjoy it f...
5 years ago
Of Life and Death

420 Days - A journey of 420 days for me begins today. I am a teacher. We are fortunate to have the option to avail of a deferred salary plan that will grant me leave...
5 years ago
A Walk In The Parks

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5 years ago
Delaney's Rant Christmas

Baccalieu Trail signage needs to be on par with the rest of the province. - Hey all, it’s been a long time since I have actually ranted. I just drove across this beautiful province. It is indeed beautiful , and should be promoted. ...
5 years ago
Planting Dandelions

Blink. - I went idly scrolling through my November photos. As in all the Novembers since I’ve been keeping photos in iPhotos. Here’s what turned up from ten years a...
6 years ago
A Mountain Home

Why being a Newfoundlander and not living there is a hard thing to do - On a humid, overcast and foggy Friday night I threw my line into the ocean. We were situated just off the easterly shores of Newfoundland in a quaint coas...
6 years ago
Sleepless Wonder

Depression is a nasty bully - *** Disclaimer*** These are my thoughts and experiences, I am by no means a pro on either of the subjects I write about. I have suffered from depression fo...
6 years ago
Postcards From A Life Well Traveled

This blog is splitting into two! - You may have noticed that this blog was offline for some time. In the process of recovering it, I have decided to split this blog into two parts. The fi...
6 years ago
kylahynes

WHEN YOUR BACKYARD NEEDS HELP!–(By Kyla!) - One of the reasons I live in Westminster is because of the favorable climate. I do enjoy the seasons. On rare occasion, the weather can wreak havoc on my...
7 years ago
My Ever-Evolving Life

Holy S#!$ I'm A Mom - I'm fast finding out that our parenting paths don't always go as we foresee, starting with our birth stories... I was NOT put on the induction list at 38 w...
7 years ago
VeroZone

Discovery. Rediscovery. - It’s been a while since I’ve written, and so much has happened in the past few years. So much change, emotion, hurt, loss, discovery, adventure, sorrow, h...
7 years ago
Hypothetical Homestead

Shopping Your Pantry + A Foolproof Formula for Amazing Stew - Food is probably the most danger-prone area of our household budget. Once upon a time, we lived in a really fun neighbourhood full of amazing restaurants. ...
7 years ago
Random Island

Cans and Tins, Oh My! - Saw someone post on Facebook “What do you call these?” in relation to Pepsi, Coke etc. Of course what they were looking for was Soda, Pop, Soft Drink, etc...
8 years ago
My Blog. My Rules.

Update on Paul - It’s been a while and a lot has happened with Paul. Unfortunately, nothing good. He has gotten progressively worse since January battling pneumonia, bladd...
8 years ago
My Fair Isle

Onwards and Upwards - My Fair Isle - and what a fair isle it has been! - is moving its home base to my artist website: www.robynlove.com. You will still find the unsurpassed co...
8 years ago
…But I'm Not There Yet

I Have Moved! - In fact, I have a whole new website! I really hope you’ll follow me at: criticalhappiness.com
8 years ago
Ocean Delight Cottages

See You on Instagram! - Want to wow that special someone on Love Day? Check the link in our profile! (Hint: gift cards available!! ?) #valentine #valentines #loveday #romance #spa...
8 years ago
Rant & Roar

Time Never Forgets - Today marks 6 years since I lost my friend Jennifer — aka Wolf Whitewater — unexpectedly. Below is a poem that I wrote for her. Miss you everyday, my fr...
8 years ago
East of Cape Spear

One Last Typical Dutch Day - “Typical Dutch weather” was how the girl in the seat next to me described the overcast, grey Amsterdam morning that was waiting when we landed at Schiphol ...
8 years ago
that girl from around the bay

I did what?! A marathon recap - I am the WORST! I am! I'm not going to bore you with excuses (I am full of them) instead I'm gonna do this... I am going to share a condensed version of...
9 years ago
Heritage Row Reno

House Anniversary approaching: 6 years - It’s hard to believe we’ve been in our home for almost 6 years. This house has seen a lot of happiness and many new beginnings in the last 2190 days: two l...
9 years ago
Widdershins Joinery Blog

“It’s Been a While!” or “My Bad” - I’ma just say that I’m really very sorry for it being nearly a YEAR since I’ve posted new content. While I’d love to blame someone else, it’s entirely my f...
9 years ago
I CAN BE MANY THINGS

fixings and rantings - *This post does talk about weight issues; please do not read if you are triggered by talk of weight loss/gain.* This year has been really rough for me. An...
9 years ago
My Little Piece of the Puzzle

May Cross Canada Blog Hop - Welcome to our May Blog Hop featuring Jeanette’s How –To Books for scrapbooking. To purchase any of the items seen in our blog hop today, contact your loc...
9 years ago
A Fine Balance

It’s about both leaning in, and reclining back — isn’t that balance? - I read a piece this morning written last year by Rosa Brooks, published in the Washington Post, “Recline, don’t ‘Lean In’ (Why I hate Sheryl Sandberg)“. Wh...
9 years ago
At Home On The Rock

Exciting Opportunity for Tyler - Tyler has successfully completed his third year in the animation program at Loyalist College and while not all of the marks are in, he's received well ove...
10 years ago
Elizabeth "Tshaukuesh" Penashue

Stories from the Spring walk - I'm very proud, I made it again. I'm so proud and happy. There was a lot of people when we left Sheshashiu but some people turned back home and I think t...
10 years ago
On The Rock

On The Rock - A short travel magazine about adventures in Newfoundland - Me - The Freelance AdventurerIn 2012, my girlfriends and I set out on a two week adventure to Newfoundland. I have documented our entire trip on this sho...
10 years ago
island sweet

- come join me on my new blog shawn o'hagan. it starts off where this one ended.
10 years ago
Newfie in New Mexico

Balloon Fiesta 2013 - We had another awesome year at balloon fiesta! We decided to try something new and take our camper to the camp ground they have set up right by the park....
11 years ago
The Rising

Follow the Yellow Brick Road - “True courage is in facing danger when you are afraid...” ― L. Frank Baum, *The Wonderful Wizard of Oz* “We are told that talent creates its own oppo...
11 years ago
Living on The Rock

Municipal Election, 2013 - Here we are again, four years later. Election time again. Last election's issue dealt with Conservation, and resulted in the election by a large margin of ...
11 years ago
Nain Bay

- It is with great sadness, that the family of Brian announces his passing on July 25, 2013. Brian was diagnosed with cancer in May, and received radiation th...
11 years ago
The Balance Project

T – 3 Days to Race Day - I’m alive! I’m alive! Grad school has been sucking up all my free time, but I promised to pop by when I could so here I am. The last time we spoke I was ju...
11 years ago
Caddyshack Gander

TODAY is a BIG Day - TODAY is a BIG day Actually I’ve had plenty of big days lately, which is why I’ve been super slack on my ‘turn to write’ on Le Blog. Sorry about that Mel. ...
11 years ago
gone gallivanting

Spinach Lentil Awesometown + Pita Chips - Spinach Lentil Awesometown + Pita Chips.
11 years ago
hOOkwOrM

Dreaming of Bunnies! - We didn't get as much snow as everyone else in the Maritimes or Newfoundland, for that matter. I finished the small spring welcome mat and I love the ...
11 years ago
Take it or Leave it NL

Captain Potter - Captain Planet, he's my hero. Harry Potter's pretty cool 2. Photo by my biking programmer mechanic gym buddy on the right. She broke wind. Had to light a...
11 years ago
My World in Newfoundland.

Newfoundland Christmas Story - A Newfoundland Christmas. It seems so long ago, Christmas Eve 1946. It was the first holiday we all were together since the war ended. Dad was stationed ...
11 years ago
Daily Hundred

Jetlagged in a Costa Coffee on Picadilly, London, UK - COSTA COFFEE The Cure on the PA, Americano black. "Italians carry it off with style" "Italian about coffee" È stupido giocare a The Cure qui. "Fresh Fruity ...
12 years ago
Horizontal Stripes

Thomas at One! - My sweet angel, at 7:30 pm one year ago today you came into this world. I have never loved anyone as much as I love you (though your dad is a close second...
12 years ago
Little Green Room

New business, New blog! - Hey Everyone! Wow, it's been a long time since I've posted here, and there have been a great many changes in my life. I'm embarking on a new career teach...
12 years ago
oh lauren marie.

an update. - I am alive! swears. I plan on making a triumphant return to the blogging world very soon as there are many things to say and paint. I'm currently in the pr...
12 years ago
Stephen Pretty

Age is nothing. - Great weekend of softball, i was the youngest guy in the tournament and I feel like hell. Some of these guys can really play, wooden bats and a 12 foot fe...
12 years ago
Newfound Earth

Wish Upon a Road - I've had many learning experiences while driving over the patchwork quilts of St. John's roads. Two flat tires in one week taught me the fine art of the p...
12 years ago
Sou'wester Soul

Happy Unimaginative, Consumer-Orientated, and Entirely Arbitrary, Manipulative and Shallow Interpretation of Romance Day! - My first Valentine`s Day since my divorce, so needless to say not the day I am most looking forward to. It seems that lately I have been inundated with l...
12 years ago
Lost and Found

Mapalicious - This is how far I've come in the world and how far I've yet to go.
12 years ago
The Big Ugly Kitty

Christmas Star (wars) - I was cruising around the internerd just before Christmas and cam across a Star Wars snowflake. So I decided to make it. Here's the site I found it on: M...
12 years ago
A Gay In The Life.... Of Jay

You Have 365 Days! - Let me start off by saying that this is my first mobile blog from my phone as I lay in the tub so I'm hoping this works!!! I am laying here in the jacuzzi ...
12 years ago
Adam Fire Fist Shows No Mercy!!!

I consider myself quite the auteur. - We took roughly a billion jillion pictures in Europe. That's too many for us to post and caption right now. If you come visit us, we'll show you some. In ...
13 years ago
Random Ramblings

Why I Love Fall - When I was younger, I always thought that Labour Day was the same as New Year’s Day. It didn’t make sense that the new year officially started in Januar...
13 years ago
Matthew Barter

Final - This is my last blog entire on this WordPress blog. If you haven’t read my previous blog entries, I’m going to stick with Blogger and stop posting to both ...
13 years ago
Crysto's Life

Busy Life - Things are busy. Life is always busy, but this may be the busiest. We're moving. This time we're moving into a house that we're having built, which isn't b...
13 years ago
Displaced Townie Girl

I Remember Lilacs - My grandparents had a huge lilac tree in their backyard. I remember staring out at the tree through the kitchen window, waiting for it to bud and eventuall...
13 years ago
Prairie Girl in Newfoundland

Still here… - I cannot believe it has been 10 months since I’ve posted here. I have so much to share, so many stories, so many pictures – and I will get back into that n...
14 years ago
Voice the Understood

An Old Story - Here's a little thing I wrote five years ago, and only just re-found. Enjoy. ---- Benjamin looked at the dog. It was very still; the only sign of life bein...
14 years ago
Stay Between the Ditches

Just Plain Lazy - I read. I WANT to write. And a blog is a wonderful outlet. But I still don't. So for all you viewers out there, this is my life in a nutshell since last No...
15 years ago
unfolding soul

Stop the Madness - One quick glance at MSNBC's website this morning was all I needed to reaffirm for me the culture of glorified violence that contributes produces asshats li...
17 years ago

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