HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! Five members of the Mighty Miramichi crew have had or will have a birthday recently so we had a little party on Friday afternoon. Unfortunately due to car problems & unavailable babysitters not everyone could attend but here are 3 of the birthday celebrators with their presents. How happy are they? They received…

And now, more exciting news!! Also, something else I’ve been busy preparing for that has taken some of my time away from blogging. I belong to the Writers’ Federation of New Brunswick (WFNB). Every April the WFNB holds its Annual General Meeting, a weekend filled with workshops and readings and tons of literary fun! I’ve…

The same day Stacy got to hang out with the Scottish folk at Flo’s Hide-A-Way, I got to go to City Hall and see what was happening with Beaubears Island. Miramichiers turned out in full force to hear the announcement of ACOA’s $80,480 investment into a visitor kiosk and replica of Governor Denys’ trading post.…

So, another reason why I’ve been so busy and neglecting my blogging duties is because ACOA came by the other week and dropped off some cash. YAY!! We love that!! But no, I haven’t been out on a shopping spree — the money was for bigger and better things than my new spring wardrobe. As…

Aren’t I terrible? Posting a chapter in the novel and then disappearing for almost two weeks? Ahh, the creative life! What more can I say? I’ve been busy. I seem to be caught up in some sort of spring frenzy, there’s a lot going on. And today, I’m going to tell you EVERYTHING!! So, grab…

And just when I had given up all hope of anyone ever coming forward to write the next chapter of our novel, an email from Mary. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Now, enjoy the next chapter in the continuing saga at the Laughing Bear Lodge. If you’d like to write a chapter, send me…

I found this quote that reminds me of a life-changing moment I experienced many years ago. At the age of 19, I landed an awesome job working with a professional ballet theatre touring company and school in downtown Toronto. I arrived with only typing, spelling and grammar skills but I soon learned how to use…