His lupin patch. There’s no competing with that.
my husband’s one true love
Tag: Nova Scotia
Brighten the Corner Where You Are by Carol Bruneau
Confession time: I don’t care for the paintings of Maud Lewis. This is heresy for a Nova Scotian, but it’s true. Folk art just isn’t my thing. I knew a little about Lewis’ difficult life (the health issues, the poverty, the tiny, painted house) since these facts are added to our tap water, but have never felt motivated to learn more. (And no, I haven’t seen that Maudie movie because movies also aren’t my thing.)
I had faith in Carol Bruneau’s ability to make me care about Maud Lewis, however, so I ordered a copy and, lo and behold, my faith was justified. It’s very good.
It takes courage to tell a story so familiar to so many in such a fresh way and it takes skill to know when and how to inject that story with moments of lightness and grace and humour. Bruneau’s got ’em . I think Maud Lewis would be pleased.
Nova Scotia’s Lost Communities by Joan Dawson
A+ work by Joan Dawson. This is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of Nova Scotia.
I love winter
low tide and dramatic sky
Sometimes a walk out to the river and back really hits the spot.
yes, I’m still taking pictures of leaves
But I mean, come on. Look at this Japanese maple. A third of the way through November and it’s still going strong.
public facilities, Nova Scotia-style
painting the look off
Glen and I went with Foster to The Look Off yesterday morning so he could paint with the Annapolis Valley Plein Air group and we could enjoy the view.
Here he is, hard at work:
And here’s the finished product:
