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Disclaimer: I’m writing this piece from an emotional space and not an academic one. I hope it is perceived the way I meant it. I do not mean to hurt anyone who might relate to my writing. This is my space, I rant about things mostly hoping that no one…

They’ve got a lot to say — Boy are we blessed here at Middle-Pause. Not only was Debbie and Middle-Pause one of only thirty pubs invited to participate in this Beta phase of Medium’s new boosting program, but we’ve been blessed with a plethora of great stories. On a variety of topics. From etiquette suggestions, to making…

Exploring my sense of home via location, activity, metaphor, and spirit — I’ve often been asked where’s home? Or where am I from? How do I answer that? My mom’s from Cleveland. My dad’s from South Bend, Indiana by way of Chicago. But where am I from? I grew up a military brat in the U.S. Air Force. LINK. A mixed blessing…

“You’re our good boy. Yes, you are,” Dean pats Buddy’s head. “We played catch this morning. You dug in the dirt.” “How did we get so lucky? You picked us. Yes, you did. You just showed up when I was away… You dirty brown angel.” Dean gets in the car…

A physical place? A city or town? Something more metaphorical? Or both? — What brought this question up? On my way home from church, I listen to a program on NPR called City Arts and Lectures. As luck would have it, today’s guest was one of my favorite authors, Abraham Verghese. He’s a doctor and a writer. He lives locally and works at…

My journey from the not-so-sweet to peace and contentment — Above is my childhood home in Oakland, Nova Scotia, on the other side of the harbour from the town of Mahone Bay. I am the child in the picture. Along with my mother and Dorothy, a woman who lived with our family from the age of 13 until she was…

Tesla’s renewable energy-powered tiny house is reportedly coming — A new Tesla tiny house is coming. A Tesla renewable energy-powered tiny house is reportedly coming if this report turns out to be true and accurate. Elon Musk, the billionaire entrepreneur and founder of Tesla, has commented, “I want one too!” after a fan tweeted, “Sign me up for a…

Roll up your sleeves, dear readers, because today we’re about to dive into the exciting and often intricate world of first-time home buying programs. That’s right, put on your real estate caps, and let’s get cracking. Buying your first home is like opening a new book — the smell of…

From the thoughtful to the practical, we have you covered! — Spring is moving season! For your friends and family purchasing their first starter home, moving to a new city, up-sizing, or down-sizing, a housewarming gift is a great way to show your support. In this post, we’ve rounded up the best housewarming gifts for new homeowners, from practical items to…