Paradise - a work in progress

Still writing, still learning, still discovering new ways to write fiction.  Paradise, my first fiction is a work in progress and I am devoting much of my time to this.  I hope you will understand. 

You can keep in touch with me via all other means of social media.

Coming back soon!

I have neglected you.

Last year I decided to pend my blog for a year.  With my website, Facebook, twitter, goodreads, Linkedin, e mail and good old fashion talking face to face I felt I needed a break from one outlet.  

I continue to work on Paradise, and am now seeking the proper home for my first novel.  Fingers crossed.

Double digit birthday!

Heading north later today to celebrate a 10th birthday with Jalen!

Love

CA

Jalen August 2014

Couldn't post a photo of Lexi without one of her brother.  This photo of Jalen was taken a few weeks ago.  He is such a handsome little boy!

Love

CA

Cross that Bridge when you come to it...

 

I haven't blogged for so long - sorry to all of my friends who catch up with me here. I have no real excuse other than I took a break from this social media site for the summer. I find Facebook, Linkedin, Twitter and Blogging a bit much on top of my website but as long as I maintain my speaking business I will maintain all of the above. ... with the exception of this blog for long periods of time as you have seen this summer.

I took a long vacation this summer and spent over a month in my home province - Nova Scotia. With the exception of "Arthur" the weather was the best it has been in the month of July in years. 

These pictures of Lexi were taken yesterday.  Jalen is away with his other grandparents for the week so a visit with my son and family meant I had a bit more one on one time with Lexi. She is such a delight.

One very funny exchange with Lexi went like this ...

Lexi:  Nana I know what the lights mean (the stop lights as we were driving along).

Me:  Okay, what does the red light mean?

Lexi: Stop.

Me: The green light?

Lexi: Go.

Me: And the amber light?  With hands in the air and in a very loud voice the reply came.....

Lexi"  SLOW DOWN PEOPLE! 


It was a laugh out loud moment.

From the heart,

Carol Ann

Beach time

Looking forward to beach time - Mavillette beach time.

First though we will enjoy the city for a full week!

Love

CA

Fog and Rain on my arrival in Halifax

Hard to tell but this photo is from my hotel room - I have a lovely view of the Halifax Harbour but you will have to take my word for it today.

I drove from Middleton to Kentville and had breakfast with Linda before venturing back out in the storm. So much fog I could not see the Exit signs in Halifax - made it after a stop and lovely visit with Doreen Foss.

Today, Friday, the rain is still with us. I don't mind a slow day though - a good book to read, a view and the quiet - good company.

Love
CA

The best of Hearts

Is this not the most beautiful of hearts??

Love

CA

Margaretsville NS

They say you can't go back and I guess if you expect things to be the same that expression might be true.

Margaretsville was once a hub of activity on a Sunday afternoon. Walking on the wharf, eating homemade ice cream and sitting on the huge rocks....today, not so much.  

The wharf is no longer maintained so you enjoy it at your own risk, the ice cream is no long home made and only available for a couple of hours on Sunday.  

However the rocks are still there! Phyllis and I walked down memory lane and loved it. The Artist Shop is alive and well and I always try to shop there - great to support the local artists.

Love

CA  

Next stop - Middleton

I grew up in Wilmot and attended MRHS in Middleton so have many friends there and fond memories too.

Bunked in with Tony and Phyllis Pedicelli where the meals were out of this world and the friendships a joy!  Stayed with them from June 23 - 26th.

love

CA

Room with a View

I move in to Chris and Connie's sun room in Bridgewater and you can see the beautiful view I have from my bed.  It is stunning and such a treat to stay there.

We had great weather and enjoyed our visit.

Love

CA

1906kms...done!

Connie flew to Toronto and after a visit with families we set out for Bridgewater Nova Scotia - and made it in two days. The new route through (or around) Montreal works like a charm - didn't get lost!

We arrived in Bridgewater on Thursday June 19th.

Love

CA

Yorkville Avenue

Very confusing for friends who came to visit.  A movie is in the works and both Yorkville at Bay and Cumberland at Bay intersections have changed names for the shoot.  Funny but confusing.

Love

CA

Here comes summer..

I will be heading to Nova Scotia very soon...well.... in a few days.  My sister Connie is flying up from NS and she will drove home with me.  I hope to spend time in Bridgewater, Middleton, Kentville, Mavillette, Halifax and all points in between. 

I may even make a fast trip to PEI but that may have to wait.

So many friends to see, so many beautiful places to relax, like Mavillette Beach in Cape St. Mary. I can't wait.

I will be on Facebook and Twitter but not sure I will be back here for a few weeks.  Something has to change or it's not vacation so my posts won't be as regular.  You are okay with that yes?

Love

Carol Ann
PS ... and you have a wonderful summer too!!

The death of the Telephone Booth

My granddaughter is three years of age. Recently she saw this photo and immediately said, "What IS this Nana?"  

Not part of her world at all...

Ah, the memories.

Love

CA

Throwback Thursday

Wilmot Nova Scotia, circa 1963/64 walking to my neighbours' the Whites' to catch a drive with George to MRHS for the school day.

Love

CA

Maya and Lexi

"We may encounter many defeats but we must not be defeated." Maya Angelou.

"I can climb up by myself."  Lexi.

Lexi

This little girl, at three years of age, is a handful!!

Love

CA

Jalen

Jalen loves loves loves sports!  He had an early morning ball hockey game so we were all out of the house by 8 am.

They won second game of the playoffs.

x0x0

Favourite Quotes

Maya Angelou will be laid to rest today.  In honour of Maya and all that she left for us to think about, this is another of her best known quotes.  "When someone shows you who they are, believe them the first time."

Enjoy your weekend everyone.

Love

CA