I was first introduced to the talking stick when I had to work on a project for the Big Droke Cultures Foundation and had a
My Talking Stick…
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Month: June 2011
Molasses Raisin Bread Recipe
Ingredients – 2 pkg yeast 2 tsp. sugar 1 cup luke-warm water Dissolved yeast in 1 cup lukewarm water, to which the 2 tsp. sugar
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Black Bear spotted driving ‘Cross Country Road’
Jenn of Wildwoods Farm was driving ‘cross country road’ – the road between Roddickton where one crosses the top of the peninsula to get to the
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Care in Every Stitch
Knitting at My Grandmother’s House Knitting has been a long-lived tradition in Newfoundland & Labrador. Most people no longer have spinning wheels and wool carders
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Live Rural NL Celebrates 1st Anniversary!
One year ago today, I introduced myself to the wonderful world of blogging under the name Live Rural NL. Over the past year I have
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Water – A Necessity in My Life
Every morning when I awake from my bed, if the shade is up the first sight I see is the towering mounds of land we
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Cuban Vacation…Part X
Saturday morning after an early rise, and I mean early. The pick up was at 7:30 at a neighbouring hotel. I departed for Vinales via a
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Jumping Bean Blueberry Tea
I look for products that are Made Right Here, in Newfoundland & Labrador. Sometimes, I am able to find them when I catch NTV‘s Danielle Butt on
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Fostering Rural Community Development Through Outdoor Murals
The Town of Flower’s Cove has been the first in the Strait of Belle Isle region to embrace outdoor art in the form of brightly
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Cuban Vacation…Part IX
The Governor’s House was out next stop. It was quite an exquisite place to venture, as it had a nice green space in the courtyard. The road
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Brewis and Eggs for Sunday Dinner
“HAM AND EGGS – A day’s work for a hen; A lifetime commitment for a pig” – Anonymous Purity Factories continue to provide me with the Hard
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Moose on Great Northern Peninsula Abides Traffic Laws
On a recent drive up the Great Northern Peninsula, past Gros Morne National Park en route to my hometown as a passenger I was able to
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Cuban Vacation…Part VIII
On Friday, we headed to Casa Blanca, the village on the other side of the harbour in Havana. It is known for the massive marble
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Craft Industry Development Workshop – Take 2
Many local people have ideas and skills to provide unique products and services to be offered and sold on the Great Northern Peninsula and the world. Often what
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Cuban Vacation…Part VII
The series of squares and Old Town Havana in part reminded me of being in Europe. The impressive architecture would capture the attention of any
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Cuban Vacation….Part VI
I’ve left my readers in suspense long enough and owe it to you all to finish the stories of my Cuban vacation. In Cuban Vacation….Part V, I
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Place of Provincial Significance – Bonne Bay Cottage Hospital
Live Rural NL blog sends congratulations to the Bonne Bay Cottage Hospital, Norris Point, NL for being designated a Place of Provincial Significance in 2011. Thank
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A Great Place to Discover – Town of Englee
The Town of Englee is a Great Place to Discover, nestled near the eastern tip of the Great Northern Peninsula. The scenic town has much to
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Anyone Can Paint! – Become a Local Artist on the GNP by
Chef Gusteau‘s cookbook “Anyone Can Cook!” resonates as I enrolled in a local art class. I did not realize that “Anyone Can Paint!“, but with
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Looking for local photos of Families enjoying Outdoor Activities & Everyday Lifestyle……
Live Rural NL Blog has received the following email, please assist if you are able: We are looking for photos of families enjoying outdoor activities
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Grandmother Mitchelmore….How does your garden grow?
My Grandmother Mitchelmore has been planting a garden for a lifetime. At 79 years young she knows that around the end of May, there is
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Great Northern Peninsula’s Business Trade Show to Promote Networking Opportunities
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Iceberg Festival Runs June 10-19, 2011
This year’s annual Iceberg Festival runs from June 10-19, 2011 and hosts activities in the St. Anthony and greater area on the Great Northern Peninsula.
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Cuban Vacation…Part V
The amount of green vegetation was quite the shocker for me. There were many impressive fields, trees and forests thriving in Cuba. Some of this
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Cuban Vacation…Part IV
There is something I find extremely fascinating and satisfying about riding a train. It may have to do with the fact that there is no
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Cuban Vacation…Part III
After a whopping breakfast, which included Canadian Maple Syrup we headed for the train station. It was a delight to see a product of Canada, most likely
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Cuban Vacation – Part II
After the show, Tobias and I set up a giant chessboard for a challenging game. My goal was to get the dark queen of the
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A Cuban Vacation – Part 1
In my 25 years, with more than 25 countries travelled – it was my first venture to the sunny south. The Caribbean is a stark
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Glass Art Summer Camp
Please be advised that St. Anthony Campus will be offering a glass art summer camp program this summer. Please see the details below. Ages:
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Salmon Symposium at Torrent River – June 24-26, 2011
Torrent River is renown for its superior salmon rivers. Droves of locals and travellers flock to the rivers to hook a salmon. Salmon enthusiasts mark your calendars as Torrent Rivers is hosting
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