“Sunglasses, I don’t have my sunglasses!”, I told my husband, as I had finished searching the dozens of pockets in my snow gear, zippered pockets inside and out, but finding no dark eye glasses. We were ready to head into the country on our skidoo, to spend some time enjoying the outdoors, and to visit…
The windshield wipers made a slip-slop sound as they worked hard to clear the snow that obscured my vision of the road ahead. It was Christmas Eve and I was returning home from a call-back in the operating room. The snow storm was much worse than had been predicted, with the visibility very poor. I…
Childhood is a time of learning as we explore our world, starting with our home, moving into our neighbourhoods, and then slowly venturing outward. During this tender time of life we make friends, some that last a lifetime, and some that leave footprints on our hearts forever. I experienced both these things in one friend,…
I have always suffered with “exam anxiety!” This awful anxiety has caused me hair-raising moments, physical ailments and absolute horrors of the mind. What escapes me is why? I recall a day in Grade Nine when I was so physically sick I could scarcely wait to finish the exam and get a cold Coca-Cola, which…
It is a well known fact that us Newfoundlanders have many diverse dialects, a mixture of words from the countries of our ancestors. It was music to my ears during my adult life away from Newfoundland. I could tell a Newfoundlander if there was one in a room of 200 people. Many little coves and…
Simon is my owner. He dictates what I do when I am at home. He loves the sound of the keyboard, and he is much loved. A Tonkinese cat, with the special markings, make him so appealing. His blue eyes are as gentle as he is himself. Submitted By: Bonnie Jarvis-Lowe
“Partridgeberry Panic” The fishing was over, the blueberries were picked, and even the awesome bakeapples (just a few) were in our possession. So now where were the partridgeberries that I so desired? I had waited all summer for my special berries, their dark burgundy colour and exquisite taste something I had yearned for in my…
“Partridgeberry Panic” The fishing was over, the blueberries were picked, and even the awesome bakeapples (just a few) were in our possession. So now where were the partridgeberries that I so desired? I had waited all summer for my special berries, their dark burgundy colour and exquisite taste something I had yearned for in my…
Newfoundland and Labrador is flush with opportunities for the photographer. This shot was taken from the ‘Bald Rock’ in Shoal Harbour country. It was a most breathtaking scene that drew my eye and made me think that hundreds, if not thousands, of people would pay a fortune to enjoy this scenery. Submitted By: Bonnie…
When I saw these puffins I was reminded of the famous astronaut and his words ‘The Eagle Has Landed’. Well there is no eagle here but the puffins put on a grand show on this lawn in Shoal Harbour, NL. Submitted By: Bonnie Jarvis-Lowe
