Posts by Andrew McCarthy
CALM TOM
We were so fortunate to spend time with Justin Fong at this year’s ‘Destination St. John’s’ Christmas Party . He is a talented and delightful young man – as you might well imagine given the wonderful creativity and brilliance he’s introduced to the ‘Quidi Vidi’ brand and their ingenious assortment of craft beers. “……
Read MoreVIKINGS -VS- RAIDERS
The term “Viking” is somewhat irksome when used to describe the ‘Vinland’ settlement in Newfoundland and Labrador. The image it conjects are mostly Hollywood fabrications, and even the fake helmets ascribe to a much earlier period in Norse history. The term “Viking” means “Raider” and while they certainly earned a frightful reputation for their devastating…
Read MoreTWENTY TWENTY
The year ‘Twenty Twenty’ should be recognized as a critical juncture in the evolutionary history of man; a point in time that provides us with a state of near “Perfect Vision.” “… near perfect vision…” Looking back, we obviously see an accurately detailed world. Our history has been perfectly documented – affording us…
Read MorePITCHED
We stopped on Newfoundland’s ‘Great Northern Peninsula’ so a guest could photograph the beautifully stacked piles of firewood lining the sides of the highway. As luck would have it, there was an elderly gentleman working this lot. Anxious for a break and an excuse to talk, he marched towards us with purpose; “Mind all the…
Read MoreMUM’S THE WORD
James was spending the day with his Grandmother and as soon as he got aboard her vehicle he reached for the radio. Not to change the station or turn up the volume – he shut it off, stating; “The thing I like best about driving with Dad is that all we do is talk. It…
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