I know I am late publishing this year's countdown. I truly struggled with choosing between places where the landscape in front of me is jaw-dropping, and cultural locations where the line between lore and history is so faint it is indiscernible. I decided to compromise. This year is about centre locations and why you should... Continue Reading →
Yes, I was a jockey. I spent 20 years in the business, seven as an exercise rider, and I rode pro from the spring of 1993 to the fall of 2005. I don't write or speak much of my career. It was a lifestyle unlike most. To mark the highlights of my success: 387 wins,... Continue Reading →
It was just after 7 am Saturday morning. I was snuggled in my bed staring at the clock. I had nothing planned, but an idea was forming in my head. With all the rain we have had this May, Grand Falls is probably living up to its name. It was going to be our first... Continue Reading →
If ever there was something in a name, this is it. I hadn't planned a foodie outing, I was just looking around St Stephen, New Brunswick. I had driven here to see a sculpture for my post, It All Started With Love. There was a lighthouse, several covered bridges, a couple of points of interest for... Continue Reading →
Map of craft breweries in NB I storm through the door, stomping my feet on the mat to clear the slush from my boots, then fall silent, undecided what to do next. The young lady at the bar shoots a look my way and I give her a nod that I just need a moment... Continue Reading →
