We kicked off the holidays with the ugly sweater competition.  It was a small turnout as several Islanders had to unexpectedly leave for the mainland that night.  Unfortunately, we don't currently have the ability to haul boats here and Colin received word while we were prepping for the party that it was go time. Chef Sarah was the unanimous winner, and I can safely say she would have been even if the others had been in attendence.  Ed and Rob had the embarassing misfortune o

I'm always so curious about people's first impressions of the island.  Probably because I don't have my own.  How lucky am I?  To never...

If you'd told me back then, we'd have never left, I'd have never believed you. This year, it's me and twenty-three of my fave people. ...

There is a saying about dogs-three days to decompress, three weeks to learn the patterns, and three months for it to be home. Despite...

As our winter preparations amped up last fall, last summer’s “kitchen addition” project came to a screeching halt. Luckily, the new...

If we were judging by the ferry schedule alone, we are approaching the half way point in our little winter adventure. I thought it might...

A winter of grey has finally made way for some white. Mother Nature decided to provide us with some winter weather after all, which has...

I‘ve been asked more than once about what mainland luxuries I find myself missing. It takes some serious contemplation to construct even...

There are lots of things I’m not good at, but high on that list is asking for and accepting help. When you live on this island though,...

This week we learned to make bread. Gretchen, whose baking is renowned on the island with her cherry pies being the highlight entry at...

Nova Scotia Power does not service Pictou Island, nor is there a gas station to procure fuel. So while I took the lead on stockpiling...

There is limited wildlife on Pictou Island. We have a plethora of rabbits and too many coyotes (which is any number above zero). ...

Although he will be two in April, today we celebrate Jax as it is the one year anniversary of his Gotcha Day. Jax was the third beagle...

We're here! Ok, we've been here for a while. But the tree is down and I'm hoping it is time to settle in. After a fall of prepping, the...