Category Archives: Leah’s thoughts

louisbourg lighthouse trail + main-a-dieu

On Sunday I had the whole day free. I had worked hard on Saturday to get assignments done or at least partway done, because I knew I needed one day with no responsibilities, no assignments, nothing making a demand on … Continue reading

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from the summer: i want to remember

I want to remember that rich, sweet and delicious Baileys/raspberry/vanilla milkshake that Adam made me at 11 pm on a Saturday night in August. I want to remember Mom’s chicken in the dutch oven with salsa and the new potatoes and … Continue reading

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on being in second year

So as you might have been able to tell from the lack of the posts the last few days, I’m back in school and back “at it.” There is lots to do! Between all the assignments (which always take longer … Continue reading

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morning routine

  Now that I’m back in North Sydney full time, and back to school, which doesn’t start til 9:30, I have a new morning routine. I love it. I wake up when Adam does (6 am), then make us both … Continue reading

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love and mountains and puppies, oh my!

Lessons learned this trip: When one of your best friends is getting married on the other side of the country, it is definitely worth it to go, even if it’s only for three days, and even if it depletes your … Continue reading

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orientated*

*For a long time I thought “orientate” was a made-up word, the kind of goofy bureaucratic language some folks use. But no, it is in the dictionary. Yesterday was my last day at the marina. I worked til noon, then … Continue reading

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turning

  Shhh… don’t tell the tourism people this, but I actually really like this time of year, when things quiet down. When I drive into town to go to work, and it’s raining, windy, grey. When leaves are starting to fall … Continue reading

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