Another Way to Help Save the Planet! The joys of Recycled clothing
Wearing recycled clothing is a terrific way to help save the planet….and for a number of reasons besides saving money that might not be immediately apparent. For years, I’ve loved shopping for clothes in thrift and consignment stores. Not only is it waaaay cheaper than buying new clothes, it’s...
Out My Window
Out My Window I look out my window And what do I see A dear doe deer Neath my aged apple tree, A crowd of crows cawing That I don’t consider noise Their way of warring words Lending nature a voice, A ‘V’ of geese gliding On a migration...
ARTHURETTE GENERAL STORE
Back when I first moved up to these parts in 1996, I began exploring the region during my free time…. driving out old back roads and looking for good places to take photos and go hiking with my little dog. I made many trips up the Tobique and was...
878 Waterfront Bistro a Hidden Gem in Perth-Andover
The 878 Waterfront Bistro in downtown Perth-Andover is about to celebrate its third anniversary! This attractive and intimate little bistro is the loving creation of Chef Charles MacFarlane and Maitre D’ Shirley Hansen. The couple had searched all over the Maritime Provinces for a spot to open their new...
UFO Over Perth-Andover?
This intriguing picture was taken in 2006 by Tim and Nance McNally of Perth-Andover. The couple were taking photographs of the river above the village for a contest and did not see the anomaly until they looked at the pictures on their computer screen. Many governments around the...
Walking the Plank & Taking the Plunge!
We heard about this wonderful wedding party that took place in August of 2012 and asked if we could share some photos of this celebration with our readers. Jeffrey and Rhonda Pelkey tied the knot in a fun fashion by throwing themselves a Pirate themed party. They...
History of the Whodunnit
Romance novels might arguably be the best selling form of fiction in the world today, but Murder Mystery novels, in all their forms, are most certainly a close second in popularity! There are many types of mystery in the genre today, so many choices in fact that most...
Baptist Church Rebuilds on Higher Ground
Perth-Andover lost a century landmark when the Perth-Andover Baptist Church was torn down on August 22, 2012. It was not an elegant building but it had stood solidly for more than a hundred years as a testament to the grace of God and the fortitude of the small congregation....
Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving It’s a gratitude attitude Appreciations obligations Collated celebrations Across Christian nations, Gastronomical gatherings Culture cuisine Fine festive feast Succulent scene, Knowing acknowledgement Providence praised Homage and honor Rejoice, He was raised, Sincere supplication To goodness and grace Consideration and credit Putting prayer in its place, Yet, more than...
Dark Shadows
Last week the new movie version of Dark Shadows was released on DVD. I always check these new releases out, just in case something really tasty accidentally sneaks out of Hollywood. Doesn’t happen too often these days, in my admittedly jaundiced opinion, but hey! One can always hope! ...