Did you know Nova Scotia means New Scotland? Did you know mackerel are caught to be used as lobster bait? Did you know freshly fried haddock tastes nothing like Mrs. Paul’s fish sticks? Ahhh, education. Such is the joy of travel. Yep, we’ve landed in Nova Scotia and have begun our vacation in a fish feeding frenzy. No, we are not feeding the fish, but since Thursday afternoon, we’ve had fried haddock, scallops, lobster rolls, seafood chowder, salmon and fish cakes. Seriously, as a kid Continue Reading
Rickie Nelson, Respun
Most families are home from summer vacations, and if the kiddos aren’t in school yet, they soon will be. You know what that means? Fewer cars on the highways, easier access to museums and parks, and shorter lines at ice cream stands and rest rooms. You know what else it means? It’s time for me to hit the road; time for another adventure.I'm a travelin' (wo)manI've made a lot of stops all over the world And in every part I left my heart With at least one lovely twirl.(Slightly rewritten Continue Reading
My Affair to Remember
I guess you don’t have to be a Tea Party politician or an ultra-conservative family right’s activist to get caught with your pants down, so to speak. But these two stories have made me ponder my own recent affair, and it’s time to come clean. Let me start by saying I’m so sorry I was caught… I mean, I am so sorry for my family and my friends, especially Fall, Winter and Spring. I have been such a hypocrite, and I know I have damaged some relationships, and abused your trust, but I hope you can Continue Reading
Get Your Camera Out – There’s Still Time
I’m the first to admit, it was probably a fairly insensitive topic to bring up, especially while we gathered for my sister’s 70thbirthday soiree. But it was a good assembly of family members, so I threw the question out there – “Do you have your obituary photo picked out yet?”Now realize, these were my family members, ranging in age from 40 - 68, and I knew the response I would get before I asked, and I wasn’t disappointed – plenty of chuckles and guffaws as we dove into the topic. Just for the Continue Reading