A love of learning early on led to a lifetime of teaching others
I always liked school. It gave me a sense of security, a sense of belonging. When I was not yet old enough, I longed to follow my older sisters to school. I had no playmates at home as my younger sisters were just babies.
Mom told me I cried to be allowed to go to school, so when the time came and I was permitted to go, my older sisters Frances and Dorothy made room for me in the dog cart for the journey.
We were the only English-speaking family in a community of about 100 families of French-speaking people in Beresford, N.B., so my parents sent us to the nearest English school, three miles away in Dunlop.
We had two dogs called Gip and Red that pulled us through the woods along a dirt road to school every day. Gip was a friendly Collie cross-breed, while Red was an Irish Setter, appropriately named given his fiery red coat.
My father, being very resourceful, built us a cart with wheels as tall if not taller than I was.
When winter came, we travelled by sled. Sometimes our horses would pull it, but usually, if the road was clear, Gip and Red would do it. We were able to keep the dogs in the woodshed at school, where they could keep warm while waiting for our return trip home.
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Day & Night
Clive Branson of Ottawa explains the fascinating psychological effect of seeing the same scene in daylight and then at night
BACK-ROAD ADVENTURES
Capturing the history and beauty of Quebec’s Eastern Townships in winter
A Very Merry Christmas
Waiting for the turkey to roast has never been so much fun!
BEAUTIFUL BERMUDA
This lovely island nation boasts friendly locals and incredible views
Room with a View
This window on the natural world brings a sense of peace and joy
Sled dog Salvation
Tracing the incredible journey of a musher from Edmonton who fled her abusive spouse with her dog team and made it all the way into Ripley’s Believe It or Not
Christmas on Display!
Unpacking and showcasing the family collection of Santas, snowfolk and village scenes is an annual labour of love
SOLITARY PURSUITS
Enjoying brisk winter days in the great outdoors
WILLIAM POPE: An Artist for the Ages
A tribute to Norfolk County’s Naturalist
The Intrepid OJIBWAY
The story of a man, and a community, who fostered a sense of pride and dignity for those to come