Canada Day Pending...

On July1st 2015 Canada Day will once again be celebrated in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia.

I’ll be in Canada in Nova Scotia, waving around a maple leaf with a bunch of other Nova Star workers at the Yarmouth Ferry Terminal (and a fellow Americans) saying hello to those who venture both sides of the border to see your wonderful country. The Nova Scotia province will celebrate flags, fire-works, cake and music festivals of all kinds! The Nova Star ferry has planned a celebration for travellers to show appreciation to our south of the border friends.

As a birthday tribute, here are a few things I love about my home country

1) Canadians really are friendly and fun. That’s not just a stereotype, it’s actually true. Canadians are more polite, more laid back, easier to get along with, and they almost never sue anyone. Atlantic Canada, where I’m from, can be compared to the American south for its hospitality.

2) It’s gorgeous. There’s a lot of land up here! That’s because the entire population of Canada is about equal to the entire population of California. So when you’re looking for unspoiled nature and you can’t get to Alaska, try coming up here.

3) The French. Acadians and Quebec's alike they bring culture. The pockets of French communities throughout the Maritimes and Canada give it character and flair. 

4)  Poutine. Speaking of the French, have you tried poutine? French fries golden smothered with gravy and mossa cheese, yummy. 

5)  The Newfoundlanders- My ancestors in my family tree...coming to NS in the early 1900's. If you want to meet the kindest, funniest, and most talented people in North America, travel to the island of Newfoundland.  If you have lots of time on your hands go in the winter and you may get stuck there drinking beer and listening to local stories at a village pub for months. 

6)  It’s clean. Almost everyone I know who’s traveled to Canada says, “I can’t believe how clean it is!” This is because no one litters here. Throwing a wrapper out a window or dropping trash on the ground is akin to frowned upon. Not cool, and not done. And while there may be far more important issues to be so uptight about, it does make for a clean enviroment.

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On my last day of High School, I was blessed with a scholarship to NSCC. I arrived to their office full of excitement and good intention to meet with Mr Avis, the councller there. He had looked over my marks to see what classes I would be best suited for. He suggested a mechanical trade and asked me to join his elite group of understudies for a surveillance course, on the sly...I said yes and the rest is history...to those who NO... a puny : )

At my ' graduatiojn' he asked me what I most wanted to be. I told him I was already in contract with God, he laughed, knowing my past, and agreed destiny would allow many adventures. After years now working as a officer with the Justice system, I'm thankful I lived in a country who believes. Not only in the multi-culture people here but that there is a Divine Creation to have faith in.

Pairing Event Artwork

I attended my Pairings Event on July 26th at the Yarmouth County Museum on Collins Street in Yarmouth to read my two short stories I wrote for local artists, Ivan Blades and Carole Rogers. This is an annual event for writers and artists to get together and work. It was well attended and everyone enjoyed the art and food provided! Here's the paintings, short stories I wrote plus a few pictures of the event. 

~There are also limited post-card editions available at the Museum for those who would like a copy for sharing or treasures. Hope you enjoy!

Dearest

Dearest,

It’s been almost four years. The last time I looked, you were a little older grayer and worse off, maybe, than before. I realized watching you are still hiding behind the mask you wore as a youth. The one I fell for, head-over-heels. Do you remember those first summer days? Basking in hot sun, watching the sea roll up to kiss your toes? Sneaking a peek at me over a cup of coffee?  The freedom of a bridle-less ride on a white horse?  So many things that brought us together, nice and not so nice...

As I sit looking out my window, remembering every word you ever said. There wasn't that many, after all. Phrases that meant the most were never uttered. They burst forth in a vibration of caring that moved the mind, body and spirit for each of us. Every embrace more entwined than the last. Time has gone by. We are different now but still the same inside. A smile crinkles up my lips. Believe that I know it’s still there. Don't think for a moment it will ever stop. We build our relationship on that what we cannot touch with our hands. Speak your truth, if that’s what you desire. No matter what is said, love will return, every morning, in a brilliant white light.

@ BeverlyWells-Pinkney2014

Drum

Darkness. The white crescent moon hangs still in the night sky. Pulling my sweater closer, I walk in silence down the twisted path. The shadows of the forest never hampered my direction. After a few minutes, I hear the ocean. Steadily it rolls in the salty air. Arriving on the beach, the waters dance in the dim moon light. Putting a match to my all-ready prepared pile of driftwood, the flames quickly engulfed the dry timbers, warming my hands as I listened to the woods behind me moan in tune to the waves. Slowly my friends began to arrive though the forest path, each drawn there for their own reason. We talk of our time away from each other, bringing a mixture of knowledge for reflection.

An owl hoots in the old black spruce as clouds pass over. A prayer is offered to Mother Earth as we commence, vibrating the body, mind and spirits of all participants. I start to tap my drum as the other drummers begin. We blend in rhythmic tones. Our hearts combining as one was our souls unite in a sacred bliss of rhythms. As we wind thru the journey of the music, we all reach out to our Master, asking for direction, blending the love and wisdom of ancient ancestors into harmony. Winding down to a soft tap of the drum skin, we end our chant. After hugging, we part ways, again, leaving the dying fire, each belonging to the Sun and Moon cycles, we all agree.

@BeverlyWells-Pinkney2014

Street Hockey Championship's.... cont.

There's lots more spectators down town in Yarmouth this morning taking in the games. I stood for a hour or so, videoing, chatting with team member's and drinking a free Tim Horton's coffee in the warm sun.
It happened I met the guys from CBC radio. We chatted a few minutes before I realized I knew one of the announcers from my school days! I was surprised that he has a 'stage name'...I won't say which one but I bet my old child-hood friend's will know who it is from Junior High by look'in!  ; )

The play offs are going well with girls and guy teams. Participating. I always loved hockey and watched many "Hockey Night in Canada"games curled up on the couch in my Grand Mother's house as a child. She would crochet, grumbling when it wasn't going well for the Maple Leaf's and screaming when they scored...waking me sometimes as I dozed, waiting for the end to see who won. I wasn't hard to tell if her team didn't win...

 

How to Find Your Holy Grail

                                                                Wood's Walk video by Me ♥

1~Recognize your deep need to find the Holy Grail. Only when your desire to find the grail is all-consuming will you be truly prepared to set off on your search. If you can't tell whether you would rather watch TV or search for the Holy Grail, you probably aren't prepared to start your search.

2~Establish yourself as a hero or heroine. In all traditional Holy Grail searches, only a true hero can actually recognize and keep the Holy Grail at the end of a search. In today's gender-equal culture, a heroine can search for the Holy Grail as well. Either way, you must be sure that you are spiritually and mentally mature before you can expect to find the Holy Grail.

3~Determine what you think the Holy Grail actually is. Because nobody has ever seen the Holy Grail, this step could be somewhat difficult. According to Christian tradition, the Holy Grail is a cup or chalice Jesus used at the Last Supper. It may not be a cup at all...What do you use to represent it? There has always been some confusion about the shape of the actual vessel. In recent years, the term "holy grail" has been used metaphorically to apply to all elusive dreams. Even if you have a burning desire to search for the Holy Grail, you need to decide what it actually is before you begin searching for it.
4~Figure out whether anyone can serve as your spiritual guide. A quest of this nature could involve some supernatural elements, and you need all the help you can get. If you know anyone with strong spiritual abilities, try to convince them to give you some advice and moral support before your search.
5~Consider where the Holy Grail might actually be, depending on what you think it is. Your spiritual guide might be able to help you brainstorm locations in which to quest.

6~Prepare to cross a threshold into a supernatural world as you set off for the supposed location of the Holy Grail. Like many other heroes and heroines of the past, you may face threats from supernatural forces, terrible weather conditions, gruesome monsters and other unnatural phenomena. Know that these are just routine parts of your quest.

FINALLY~ Have fun and explore your soul connection with the UNIVERSE ♥♥♥

 

A Cold Spring Start!

(Photo of Me ♥)

I was in volunteering this morning at the local Yarmouth Wesleyan Church for the Mac & Cheese Monday they hold for the local High school children. This is still being appreciated by over 230 children! its nice to see they with a full plate and a big smile! I saw this bicycle with a mail order motor go by as I waited for my ride home to Lake Darling. The cyclist said it will do over 40 miles per hour and yes, he was wearing a helmet! it would be cheap on gas but I guess I'll go by car...I don't think I'll try it anytime soon.

The Bike

The cyclist

 

Something about Me and Stones♥

 

Nova Scotia Art Gallery- Western Branch

I've been selected to help with tours at the Art Gallery in Yarmouth! There's a pulbic show coming up
February 28, to March 31,2013 - Here's the info : )

Community Room Art Show
The Treasures of AMCA: Blood, Sweat and Teamwork
Applied Media and Communications Arts Class of 2013, at Nova Scotia Community College
An opening reception for The Treasures of AMCA: Blood, Sweat and Teamwork exhibit will be held at 6 p.m., on Thursday, February 28 at the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia (AGNS) Western Branch in Yarmouth.
Prepared by Applied Media and Communications Arts Class of 2013, at Nova Scotia Community College (NSCC), Burridge Campus, the exhibit will be at the gallery until
March 31. Refreshments will be served and students will be discussing their work.
Original artwork from 14 students will be presented and there will also be a computer and monitor showcasing multimedia work.
For more information about the show or individual students check out Facebook pages, posters, and other promotional material, or email treasuresofamca@gmail.com or marcel.dentremont@nscc.ca. 

Nice 'Cool Day

We've had a fairly mild winter here in Yarmouth,Nova Scotia. Today we got to enjoy a bit of winter. Thought I would share some 'cool' photo's and my ice flower which is now blooming in my 50 degree sun room : )

Ice Flower

Frost Park, Yarmouth,NS

Looking 'South' up Main street,Yarmouth,NS

Again...the people are ignored...

A long year for those who worked on the CAT Ferry, Yarmouth's ferry service to the USA and still our Provincal Goverment refuses to provide Yarmouth with ferry service from here to the USA. Towns and communities in South-West Nova continue to suffer from the loss of income because of this. Business have closed, people have lost their jobs and many have had to leave their homes because they could not afford to stay.
Sad... Why do they forget us? I know I pay my taxes so don't I have a right to be hear by my Provincal Goverment on issues concerning me? Apparently meetings have been held with NO notice to the public so they could attend and give voice to this issue. I ask that you read this facebook group wall then write, fax or call to give your concerns to those who choose to ignore people in need...

Yarmouth Ferry...the real truth

........."Save our Cat"..........♥

Long time friend, Doreen Sauliner stands in front of her family's home. She along with many will lose their jobs because of the loss of the "Cat" ferry in Yarmouth,Nova Scotia.

 Well, as most of my friends know I have been unemployed now for 9 months and still no sign of a job, not for lack of looking. Did work briefly for a wonderful resort, Trout Point Lodge in Kemptville Nova Scotia but because of a slow tourist season was let do prematurely so back on "EI" I goes. ( ...got lost over night in the woods,too but thats another story...)Trying to get back into school only to find out the course I wish to take maybe full  so will have to wait maybe another year to attend...crap...and time ticks on...Still doing the Volunteer Special Constable Investigating for Nova Scotia Provincal SPCA in Halifax which gives me lots of things to do while waiting for the right job to turn up.
Meanwhile, lots of other citizians here face the same problem .They will  not have a job and the possiblity of losing ALL they have worked for because of no work in this end of Nova Scotia to support the thousands that will be affected by the lost of our Cat Ferry to Yarmouth, Nova Scotia. This ferry brings Tourists to the area in the Spring to Fall season to visit our Provience and take in the many festivals and sights in our beautiful Town and country side. Its amazing how the local politicians have let this happen to our small struggling town. For the last twenty years tons of money has been spent on up-grading and redoing the public areas.
Still the locals are trying to approach Goverment in hope of saving the ferry. Lots turned up today to make a music video that will be sent to Prime Minister Stephen Harper. Hopefully he likes Cats and will respond favorable when he sees others want this "Cat:" to stick around...

Save our Cat and Town