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Exploring a 1670 Medallion
This medallion was a gift from my grandfather. It was minted in 1670 by John Roettiers, during the reign of Charles II and his wife Catherine of Britain. A medallion to celebrate colonization, the motto written on one side of … Continue reading
Posted in historical, primary resource, Thoughts
Tagged 1670, Britain, Charles II, colonization, history, medallion, Prince William, Restoration
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Decision
Today it is hard to concentrate I’m hoping art will ease my distracted spirit I’m going to sell the family home- a promise of a future, a shedding of the past Absence of fulcrum, I drift It’s almost too much … Continue reading
The Meaning of Wanona- Getting to Know and Indian Princess
Many might know the story of Princess Wanona; centered around the lovers rock in Minnesota, she is a Native American who leaps to her death from the precarious rock rather than marry the man her father has chosen. Another version … Continue reading
Posted in historical, Thoughts
Tagged Boston, Dorothea Gamsby, Montmollin, Native princess, Quebec, Stratford, Wanona
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Celebration..
It is Friday! If that alone isn’t reason to celebrate, I have three amazing friends that sent me four dusty pink roses at work today. There is nothing to cheer you up as much as flowers- and then add roses. … Continue reading
A Dark Month for Quebec…
We’ve all been there- a period of time we feel as though the powers that be are playing with us: the car gets a flat tire, there is a hole in the roof or a challenging relationship needs to be … Continue reading
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Tagged Crown Prosecutor, guards in Gatineau on strike, La Salle Hospital, Quebec, thoughts
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Brushed With Mystery 