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#WeNeedDiverseBooks: Author Re-writes the Fairytale

Submitted by Joanne Hillhouse on Sun, 06/25/2017 - 02:26

Once I realized that With Grace was turning out to be a fairytale, I did not resist it...but I did do my best to subvert the tropes of the genre.

With Grace. #WeNeedDiverseBooks: Author Re-writes the Fairytale

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Where to Stay on the Cabot Trail, Nova Scotia

Submitted by Dr. Jessie Voigts on Sat, 06/24/2017 - 22:50

Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, looks like a bagpipe on the map. Or maybe I'm influenced by the Scottish immigrants that have themselves so influenced Nova Scotia, and in particular, Cape Breton Island. Located on the northeastern end of the province, this island boasts one extraordinary view after another. It eerily looks like Scotland, and so must have felt like home to the waves of Scottish and Irish settlers.

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Reading About Nova Scotia and Campobello

by pen4hire /

Jun 24, 2017 / 0 comments

This summer, my sister and I took a road trip together around Nova Scotia. We were limited to six days, which was about twenty days less than we wanted to have, but we found this Canadian province to be packed with beautiful landscapes and seascapes, historic forts, M'ikmaq Indian lore, Scottish music, well preserved Victorian towns, small fishing villages and more lobster and scallops on our plates that even we who love our seafood could eat.

Why and How to Travel with Only a Carry-On

by Penny Sadler /

Jun 24, 2017 / 0 comments

This story is mainly for the ladies. Sorry, guys. Based on the conversations I’ve had with my customers, it seems women have more trouble than men packing light. Who knows why? My client base is primarily female as well.

Still, there are a few pointers here for men. What about how to choose color? That’s good basic wardrobe advice for anyone. And looking good while you travel? Pure travel packing genius.

Family and Friends: Seven Irish Music cds

Submitted by Kerry Dexter on Sat, 06/24/2017 - 08:08

Irish music has a way of touching emotions and reaching hearts across time and place and language.

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The Rock Animals of Eidsfjord, Sortland in Vesterålen, Norway

by Benny Hoynes /

Jun 24, 2017 / 0 comments

Here are photos of some animals, made in stone, at Kjørstad, Eidsfjord, Vesterålen. It's a 40 min drive from my home. You can see cormorant bird, cow, eagle, fox, puffin, black grouse, seagulls, a stone church, a stone man, and a turtle.

They are placed around in the woods, not far away from the gravel road. A person made these things out of rocks. Take a look...

The Black Sand Beaches of Arizona's Upper Lake Mary

Submitted by Megan Aronson on Sat, 06/24/2017 - 07:40

The Black Sand Beaches of Arizona's Upper Lake Mary

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The BlackRock Medieval Fest, A-Z

Submitted by Dr. Jessie Voigts on Sat, 06/24/2017 - 07:26

Today we visited the BlackRock Medieval Fest, held in Augusta, Michigan. Near Kalamazoo, this renaissance festival is lively, fun, and quite entertaining. We'll write more about it, but today, when we're full of medieval joie d'vivre, we'll share the BlackRock Medieval Fest A-Z. Take a look...

BlackRock Medieval Fest, A-Z

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Come Hither! 7 Tips for Visiting Black Rock Medieval Fest

Submitted by Dr. Jessie Voigts on Sat, 06/24/2017 - 07:25

Lords and Ladies of West Michigan, save room on your calendars for the Black Rock Medieval Fest, held on 5 weekends in summer in Augusta, Michigan. The festival runs from 10am - 6pm on weekends in July and August.

Come Hither! 7 Tips for Visiting Black Rock Medieval Fest

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Where to stay in St John's, Newfoundland

Submitted by Dr. Jessie Voigts on Fri, 06/23/2017 - 09:42

We’ve just returned from an Epic Canadian Road Trip, driving from our home in Kalamazoo, Michigan all the way out to St. John’s, Newfoundland (yes, a ferry was involved). Why? Well, I’m the co-founder of Writing Walking Women, and we chose St.