Category Archives: Outdoors

le printemps

Posted on April 28, 2013 by

I am in need of the springtime. Of le printemps. I am in need of dirt-time. Of spend time outdoors, hearing the birds. Of walking around the garden and seeing new things coming up. Pulling things out too… that’s necessary. Aaahhh… … Continue reading →

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What the heck is “Artaeology”?

Posted on April 10, 2013 by

When Michelle Richards added me to her Facebook group “Artaeology”, I was immediately intrigued. I knew it had something to do with art, old buildings, photography and Cape Breton. Four things that mean so much to me. But what the heck … Continue reading →

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Mathieu’s Adventures: Skiing at Smokey

Posted on April 2, 2013 by

My brother Mat is more adventurous than I am, all things considered, I think. He’s the one who climbed up on the roof when we were kids, then turned around and looked down at me, who was scared of heights, … Continue reading →

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March: Currently

Posted on March 15, 2013 by

Walking a lot since my car broke down, which is actually a good thing, since I love walking. Hearing the snow melting and the miniature creeks running. Listening to “18 Months” by Calvin Harris on repeat. Apparently my 14-year-old self, who … Continue reading →

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At Rockinghorse Ranch

Posted on January 28, 2013 by

A couple of weeks ago I went out to Rockinghorse Ranch in Big Baddeck. I’d driven past it many times on my way to see friends or hike at Uisge Ban Falls, but never gone to check it out. The … Continue reading →

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Zombie Walk – pictures by Jay McNeil

Posted on October 18, 2012 by

Just in case you need inspiration for a Halloween costume! I just love these shots. I especially love that the Cape Breton Zombies were so polite that they used the sidewalk! This event was on October 6th. Thanks to Jay McNeil … Continue reading →

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Q+A with Vince Forrestall

Posted on October 11, 2012 by

Vince Forrestall is Victoria County’s Naturally Active Physical Activity Strategy Coordinator. He lives in Baddeck. This weekend he is hosting the First Annual Victoria County Relay for Health, along with the Victoria County Memorial Hospital Charitable Foundation. It will be part … Continue reading →

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