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Learning Initiative 20th Anniversary

I attended the Learning Initiative 20th Anniversary celebration last Thursday It was held at the Caruso Club. The learning institution offers people the opportunity to acquire self-employment skills. It is located in the down town core on Cedar Street, beside the City Transit station. Some of the the skills taught include bookkeeping, marketing, sales and…
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Backyard Weddings

I recently photographed a wedding in Garson, Ontario It was a small backyard wedding with the most picturesque view. It was on Lake Wanapitei.   I have done several backyard weddings over the years. You are guaranteed that no one else will have the same scenery in their wedding photos. This is a lovely way…
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Toastmasters

I recently joined Sudbury Toastmasters I've thought about joining for a while and finally made the decision in June. Toastmasters is a wonderfully positive group of people who meet on a weekly basis. Joining the group helps you develop self confidence, public speaking and communication skills. I did my first ice breaker speech last week.…
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Fireworks of Art

I was at the Canada Day celebration in Sudbury this year It's always a fun thing to do. There's entertainment all day and lots of food vendors. I always see someone I know there. I bumped into my friend Dawn who had fun blowing bubbles while killing some time before the fireworks. I usually hang…
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Chocolate Sauerkraut Cake Recipe

What I remember most about my childhood is the food my mom used to make One her most famous recipes she was known for is her Chocolate Sauerkraut Cake Recipe. It sounds gross but it really is quite delicious. There is sauerkraut in it but you can't taste it. The sauerkraut makes the cake really…
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Nature Walk At Fielding Park

I drove out to Lively recently to visit my friend Annie I haven't seen her for a while so she took me out to lunch. It was a beautiful day so she thought it would be nice to go for a walk. She suggested Fielding Park. It didn't take long for us to get there.…
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Northern Lights Festival Boréal

I have been to nearly every one of these festivals for the last 14 years. Every year at Bell Park in Sudbury, Ontario a three day Festival takes place. It has never been a disappointment. I always walk away with a favourite musician I enjoyed watching over the course of the three day weekend. This…
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Fine Art At Alive And Fit Salt Cave And Café

I now sell my fine art photographs at Alive And Fit Salt Cave And Café at 221 Regent St. Sari Huhtala who owns the establishment offered to display and sell my photographs. There was an empty wall which was perfect for a mini gallery. These are gallery wrap canvases from my photographs. Sari has mentioned…
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My Favourite Horse Photos

One of my most favourite things to photograph are horses They are such beautiful creatures. When I was in grade four, my dad asked me what I wanted for my birthday. I said I wanted a horse. My dad laughed. “Where are you gonna put it?” He said. “It costs money!” Needless to say I…
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My Day Trip To Killarney

Last Saturday I went to Killarney with my daughter Jade and her friends The day was perfect for a drive. It takes about an hour and a half to get to Killarney from Sudbury. It's a small quaint tourist community of about 500. My favourite time to go is in the spring. That's when a…
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