First Canadian Winter

Whenever I speak to immigrants – even Rom – they are always very animated when describing their first winter in Canada. Shock and awe! For those unfamiliar with our climate, I will do a run-down of what we experience. I

Not SAD

I never thought I was affected much by Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD. I have always said I liked the Great Indoors, and the coziness of spending the winter with a book and a warm drink in hand. I also

Canadian Winter Wardrobe: Outdoor Edition

Early winter conditions kicked in last week, so it’s time to assess my winter wardrobe. The Nova Scotia tourism site says our mid-December to mid-March temperatures are 0 to -15C. I don’t do any winter recreation. My only outdoor time

10 Things I Hate About Winter

I have a love/hate relationship with winter. But having winter is better than the alternative – not having it! Here’s my list of pros and cons. 10 Things I Hate About Winter Dark before 5 p.m. Having to idle the