Category Archives: Leah’s thoughts

Dear 2012 High School Graduates…

Posted on June 19, 2012 by

This June marks ten years since I graduated from Memorial High School. That kind of blows my mind. It’s almost time for this year’s graduating class to cross the stage to get their diplomas, so I’ve been thinking back over … Continue reading →

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Lately…

Posted on June 14, 2012 by

This is the Community Garden I’ve talked about before. It’s continuing to take shape. I like the tiled-sort of bricks between the beds. Very wheelchair-accessible, and also pretty. Nice! Myself and my friend Kate were sitting there at the garden, … Continue reading →

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Some “lately” photos – rain, evenings, yoga

Posted on June 7, 2012 by

My yoga teacher, the awesome Ms. Faye Chipchase, holds her Baddeck yoga classes in the front hall of the “new”Alderwood Guest Home. (She also teaches yoga in Tarbot, Middle River, Margaree and Cheticamp. Busy lady!) You’d think a front hall … Continue reading →

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Compost!

Posted on June 5, 2012 by

Let the breaking down of foodstuffs begin. (This is my new friend – Soilsaver – who I put together on Sunday afternoon of this past weekend. I must say that I was very proud of myself when I had finished.) … Continue reading →

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Lately… May 2012

Posted on May 27, 2012 by

It’s a beautiful Sunday. I’ve had my customary Sunday late morning lie-in and now I’m itching to get outside and be in the sun, feel the breeze on my bare arms. Spring and early summer here in Cape Breton is … Continue reading →

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Just like that…

Posted on May 24, 2012 by

And just like that… summer is here. Well, not really, I know. But the weather has been so fine. And all the leafed things are making this year’s batch. The village is filling with cars and visitors. The warm breezes … Continue reading →

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My trip to Banff, last week

Posted on May 22, 2012 by

The trip to Banff – was incredible. I started out in Sydney, catching a 6:30 flight out. I love that airports have Wifi now, so layovers have gotten a lot more interesting. I got to read emails and my fave … Continue reading →

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