“back to the future”
The old man in the hat Loyal readers of my rants will notice that I frequently reference George Orwell’s book, 1984. When science fiction becomes reality, it bears noting. This quote, “He who controls the past controls the future. He who controls the present controls the past.”, would seem...
Perth-Andover Arts & Crafts Centre
This little artisans cooperative was opened last year to provide an outlet for the works of local crafters and artisans. Buying local is vital to support our small businesses and buying locally made crafts and goods is a great way to support your community! The Perth-Andover Arts &...
A Look at Hillcrest Nursery
Hillcrest Nurseries on Fred Tribe Road in Perth-Andover is another small town business that offers more than you might expect. Inside, you’ll find hand made wood crafts, pottery, bird houses and an assortment of antiques and vintage collectibles along with the garden supplies. It’s a great place to find...
Gross Domestic Happiness
Living Richer by Living Better… Back in 1971 the tiny and remote Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan rejected Gross Domestic Product as the only way to measure progress. It championed a new approach to development which measures prosperity by Gross Domestic Happiness and the spiritual, physical, social and environmental health...
From the editor…
So. Have you ever heard the term “Trauma Based Mind Control”? And, have you ever noticed how the micro reflects the macro….that is, how what happens within our families, communities and social circles reflects what is happening on the world stage? When I first began exploring and researching...
Delicious & nutritious hemp foods Why aren’t we growing this crop in NB???
After my recent surgical odyssey the surgeon informed me that I needed to increase my protein intake to help the healing process. I was sent home with a bag of nutritional supplements and protein powder and was instructed to eat the stuff. Both of the liquid supplements and...
Tobique First Nation 11th Annual PowWow
Tobique First Nation held their 11th Annual Wolastokiwik Negootkook Gathering and PowWow underneath a beautiful grove of towering pines. Hundreds of people gathered to socialize and celebrate their family and community at this traditional cultural gathering. The location for the PowWow is just past the Maliseet Gas...
Wolf Spiders & Arachnophobia
Have you seen one of these big guys around your house or yard lately? Don’t freak out! It’s a harmless and beneficial wolf spider. People have been reporting finding big scary spiders running around in their homes recently. These large critters are not nearly as big as some...
Summer Solstice Bonfire
Francine St Amand and the Vigil Aunties held a Summer Solstice gathering and bonfire to celebrate the new season on the evening of June 21st. The weather was beautiful, the conversation entertaining, the fire crackled merrily and the bugs kept away so it was a perfect night to...
A Little Laugh
A Little Laugh We all like a little laugh If at oneself, or someone’s gaff And we all think its fun to poke A bit of fun, or tell a joke, Laughter’s good to ease the head “Best medicine” – so often said So, have a grin, on my...