It is satisfying to see good work from my Geography students. I feel like I belong at my school. Walking the Acadian dykes on the Tantramar Marsh this evening with my Fabulous Finn. The light was amazing on the field and on the puckered mud banks of the Tantramar River. The tall grass billowed and … Continue reading Belonging…

It is wonderful to watch a mother duck using her calls to keep her ducklings nearby. I miss my daughters and am thankful that will both be around this summer. Paula is slowly on the mend and I am grateful for this. My colleagues are funny, warm, intelligent folks and it is great to work … Continue reading Yesterday’s blessings

I love my daughters! I love my sweetie! I love my dog! I am thankful for all of them.  Finn loves to play ball, his dark eyes glowing with mischief as he eyes my obvious not so stealthy approach. The evening is calm as I look over the field and anticipate the miracle of fireflies … Continue reading Sunday

I am thankful that my wife is sleeping after getting some good medication to help with her back. I am thankful that my daughter Sarah helped out today. I am thankful for my new (to me) canoe. I am thankful for the good time I had today at dragon boat. I am thankful that Emily … Continue reading Saturn’s day

I am thankful for good humour. I am thankful for good friends I am thankful for having love in my life

I am thankful for the evening sunlight as it catches the seeded dandelion heads. I am thankful for my joyous dog as he leap-floats over branches. I am thankful for my wife who, injured, makes stew for supper I am thankful for Little Baby's ice cream.    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=erh2ngRZxs0 I am thankful for the way things … Continue reading Tuesday

A crazy day with not much time for the soft dog who sleeps nearby.  I am thankful for the trials and tribulations of the last day, as they teach me patience and perseverance. I am also thankful for rustic bread as it makes a superior grilled cheese sandwich. I love my dog, my girls, my … Continue reading Goodnight

Interesting day learning about rum styles and types.  I also learned a lot about the history of rum. Had  a great time watching a deer get chased by my good boy. Strange end to the day as the dog stepped on the car key and bent it! Good day and I am thankful that it … Continue reading Deer, rum, broken key

Just got home from a fabulous concert at Shepody House in Dorchester, NB,  Theresa Malenfant and Katey Day.  Incredible show in an intimate venue.  We were fortunate to go. I am thankful for a fantastic meal cooked by my sweetie this evening. And ice cream, and maple syrup, and my girls, and my dog....