Denotes experiences the author has had
All these images were all generated using AI (Artificial Intelligence) for my first time, in less than an hour. Previously I actually commissioned an artist to created a beautiful painting related to my family heritage based on my “concept”. This process is similar, but faster, and easier. My vanNostrand ancestors left Nordstrand Island (present day […]
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We rented a fully equipped motorhome RV camper to drive for 5 days (2000 km / 1200 Miles) from Halifax, Nova Scotia to Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The medium sized “Class C” motorhome – sort of like the Winnebago of yesteryear, was a perfect fit for the two of us, and could actually accommodate extra people […]
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In 1980 as the Radio Shack TRS-80 became popular, and I had been selling quite a few of them in Ken’s Kiristiansen’s regular Radio Shack store in the valley, the District Manager (Ken Bechervaise / Pat Cramer ) suggested that I apply to Manage the new Tandy Computer Center that they were opening in Halifax […]
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I enjoyed my decade long career with Radio Shack in the 70’s. I started as a sales clerk in a regular store #5603 in New Minas, Nova Scotia around 1975 as I was finishing high school. This progressed into me becoming the first manager of the Tandy Computer Center in Halifax in 1980, until about […]
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When I turned 65, my family doctor recommended that I get the “Prevnar” Pneumonia vaccination, to help protect me from Pneumonia related problems in old age. This article reviews the THREE choices. I learned that there is a Prevnar 13 and Prevnar 20, where the number relates to the number of individual “strains” of Pneumonia […]
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Coastal erosion and flooding from climate change has made it necessary for the municipality of East Hants to propose restriction changes to the zoning of some of the properties which are close to the ocean waters of Cobequid Bay. A public hearing is planned for July 27th, 2023 at 7PM at the Lloyd E. Matheson […]
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We can understand the LANGUAGE of birds now. My new retirement hobby is learning how to do this. I was pleased to find a well written, popular book on this very topic. If you get the electronic edition, then you can actually hear sound clips of the various bird calls that he is describing while you read it. This will help you further enjoy being in the woods and seeing more wildlife, beyond just birds.
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At home now in Halifax, Nova Scotia, we enjoy the un-official beginning of summer at the Greek Festival. It has a bountiful selection of official Greek food and Greek dance featuring kids and adults dressed in national costume. We enjoyed the ultimate Greek platter. Souvlakia meat kabobs which are available in pork or chicken, with […]
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Five years before I retired, I was terrified of the idea, and planned to work at least until I was age 70. This was partly because of financial concerns, but also just the fact that I genuinely enjoyed my job for over 37 years at that stage. Now that we have retired, and spent the […]
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The Miraflores Locks Visitor Center was a great place to see how the world famous Panama Canal works. While visiting Panama during our winter snow bird escape we enjoyed visiting Panama City. The canal contributes to 40% of Panama’s GDP, and 6% of the worlds maritime commerce. The visitor center is one of the stops […]
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