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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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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:
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
Home-Based Business Opportunity – Make Soap Jellies
Business opportunities and ideas often present themselves when least expected. Today I tuned into Jeopardy, as I am a regular viewer to the quiz show.
GNP Craft Producers Has Unique Offering
GNP Craft Producers of Shoal Cove East, NL has a unique offering. They are situated just minutes north of the Town of Flower’s Cove in
Encourage Youth to Make Their Own Money…
I remember one of my first endeavours into business. We were roadside retailers/re-sellers of items we purchased at a local convenience store. Two friends a couple of
Christmas Mumming? – The Jannies are coming to Town
Any Mummer’s ‘lowed in?, will be the questioned asked as these two jannies approach the door of a neighbour at Christmastime in Rural Newfoundland &
Back in Rural NL after Cuban Vacation
Live Rural NL Blog will be updated tomorrow, as I have returned from a Cuban vacation. Stay tuned for posts on my recent travel experiences,
Jack was Every Inch a Sailor – Folk Music
Newfoundland & Labrador has produced a wealth of traditional folk music. They typically discuss people, the fishery and other mis-adventures and served as a great
Recipes From Grandma Pearl – Raisin Buns
I stand by the fact that my Grandmother Pearl is a wonderful baker. One of the enjoyable baked goods I love is a good raisin
Revitalizing Rural Communities by Being Reasonable
Rural Communities are in dire need of revitalization. It may come in the form of many activities that once fueled the local economy and enabled
A Seal Flipper Foodstand?
Why are we not serving up Seal Flippers throughout the summer season? Moose Burgers, Moose Stew and Caribou Steak have made the menus of some
Baked Bread by Grandmother Pearl
In previous posts, I have mentioned the highly talented baking skills of my Grandmother Pearl and the delicious squashberry jam she prepared. On Monday, I
A Walk on the Pier – Manhattan Beach, Los Angeles
Live Rural Newfoundland Author visited the other West Coast at the edge of the Pacific Ocean as he walked along Manhattan Beach, Los Angeles. After a few
Gros Morne Theatre Festival Opens May 26, 2011
The Gros Morne Theatre Festival will commence on Thursday, May 26, 2011 and continue daily throughout the summer with its final show on Saturday, September
Plane Touching Down in Deer Lake
Derek Pilgrim’s song, “When the Plane Touches Down in Deer Lake” resonates with many rural Newfoundlanders & Labradorians. The plane landing on the rock, brings
Million Dollar View w/Product & Service to Match
Neddie’s Harbour Inn & Fine Dining Restaurant On May 11, 2011, I had the opportunity to drop by Neddie’s Harbour Inn & Restaurant. I
Needing Grandma’s Green Thumb to Grow Tomatoes
My grandparents have always maintained two large gardens between our house and theirs. At this time of year as a little boy, I was quite
Outraged with the price NL Lobster Fisherman will receive this season
There was a sense of positivity of some recovery in the fishery of Rural Newfoundland & Labrador in 2011 as the announcement of crab prices
5th Annual Trails, Tales and Tunes Festival Officially Opens Today
To be in Norris Point today, would be one filled with a fury of activities, marking the start of the 5th Annual Trails, Tales
Tilting is a Representative of Rural Outport NL
During Fall 2006, I had taken a Retail Management course at Memorial University and we focused on the Rooms, which is the province’s cultural facility
Happy Mother’s Day
Today is all about celebrating Mother. Today and every other we should recognize the contributions and love given by the women in our lives. To My Mother
