Sharpening life’s images

I have always struggled with just letting stuff happen. I am a thinker, an analyzer and a planner. I love new adventures. The occasional spontaneous leap of faith is fun. However, I am more comfortable knowing the plan, the goal and the way I hope to get there. It can be likened to a photographer … Read more

Tough choices… the most rewarding

Now Distant Thoughts

Often times in life we’re faced with  difficult choices. The hardest choices often the least obvious ones. Ending a relationship. One that feels good . It offers good things, but it’s hard. Something gets in the way. A great job offer that isn’t quite what you were looking for. You cannot be certain it was … Read more

2013 Ford C-max

Ford CMax Cape Breton

I like to drive cars built for the purpose I need. So, aside from a fun test drive, you won’t likely ever see me driving a pickup truck or even a hot sports car < as much as I do admittedly lust after the Shelbys, Jaguars, and Sting Rays… > This is why I was so … Read more

Trish Blogs… on Java!

coffee gift guide

Until I had children, I was one cuppa day java drinker. I was no connoisseur, though I knew I preferred espresso drinks to perked. I didn’t have to cut back on my coffee while pregnant because I already drank less than the maximum allotment.   I’m not sure when I started paying attention to coffee … Read more

Museum of Natural History and Little Rays Reptile Zoo | City Mom Now Halifax

West Nova Family Events Calendar

The Museum of Natural History has a long history itself in Halifax, dating back to 1848. Just a little longer history than Gus, the resident 90-year-old gopher tortoise, has at the Museum – which goes back to approximately 1940. Gus has been in good company recently with the Living Under Fire – Life in the Desert exhibit. Little Ray’s … Read more