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Hi there! I'm Leah Noble, and from 2012 to 2014 this was my blog, "Dream Big Cape Breton." I used this space to share my thoughts, my photographs, and my take on life in Cape Breton.
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hungry for some change, a beach
Today I find myself thinking about hunger. Not the issue of having enough to eat, which surely has lots to think about, but the feeling of craving a thing. For example, I’ve been so hungry for the Highlands lately. For their saturated-with-rain, … Continue reading
Posted in Community, Day to Day Life, Leah's thoughts, Towns + communities
Tagged Cape Breton, change, community
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project process // hand-lettering part 3
Back in February of this year I started on an independent project for school, learning some hand-lettering. I’m a huge fan of Mary Kate McDevitt’s work and wanted to learn some of the techniques of the beautiful art of letters, so I signed up for her Skillshare … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Community, Design, History, Work
Tagged Cape Breton, Education, graphic design, Hand lettering, Project Process
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five things I’ve learned from: completing a diploma at NSCC
On Saturday I wore a black and white academic gown and I crossed the stage and got my diploma. I think a big “huzzah” is in order, so: HUZZAH!!! Two years ago I decided to return to school and work … Continue reading
Posted in Community, Day to Day Life, Design, Education, Leah's thoughts
Tagged Cape Breton, Five Things I've Learned From, graphic design, NSCC
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links loved / june 21
This was Dominion yesterday, after I had dropped off my friend Hollie, and took a quick stop at one of my favourite beaches. (And took this video.) Today is graduation day! So I’m quickly getting some coffee into me before … Continue reading
life lately / june 19
It’s a super rad life, lately! A trip to St. Ann’s to hang out with my bro, some stuff happening on the job front that I can’t wait to share with y’all (soon!), getting back in the habit of getting a massage, … Continue reading
Risk Takers: Pamela Johnson
I’ve started a new interview series here on the blog, called “Risk Takers.” The reason is that I’m feeling “poised” these days, on the edge of whatever will come after I graduate (this Saturday!) from my two-year design program at NSCC. (I’m wondering … Continue reading
Posted in Community, Newcomers, Women + kids
Tagged Antigonish, Cape Breton, Coady Institute, Pamela Johnson, Q+A, Risk Takers, women
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30walks: Johnson Lake
Well, my 30walks project sat on the back burner for a bit there, but now I’m ready to get back into it! (These pictures were taken April 25th, so that’s why there is snow. I’ll have to go back to … Continue reading
Posted in 30walks, Active living, Community, Outdoors
Tagged 30walks, Active living, North Sydney, outdoors, walking
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