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Langley Shoe Renew Hockey Leather and Riding Repairs

Deborah Pearce (Styling, Staging, Sales and Business. ) — Mon, 28 May 2012 16:02:20 -0700

Langley Shoe Renew Hockey Leather and Riding Repairs

WOW!

With dance shoes hopefully in hand, I accompanied my friend who took her son's leather dress boots in for resoling, heel counters and lining repairs. 'Just visiting' I said, explained what my ballroom shoes needed and wondered how soon the repair could be done. "When would you like it done?" Hopefully, but with wincing hesitation, I decided to be a little bold, "About an hour?" "Not soon enough! How about 10 minutes?!" the repairman said. A very engaging fellow!

And what a great job! I will definitely bring my dance shoes for repair at

'Langley Shoe Renew'

when I visit Langley again.

2011 Tommy Gold Winner Weninger Construction and Design Kelowna

Deborah Pearce (Styling, Staging, Sales and Business. ) — Sun, 04 Mar 2012 13:54:54 -0800

2011 Tommy Gold Winner

Weninger Construction and Design Kelowna

http://www.weningerconstruction.com

Josette Genest, Marlin Weninger, Pauline Weninger

Insuksuk Lodge ~ Feathertop Estates

Insuksuk Lodge Great Room Feathertop Estates

info@weningerconstruction.com

http://www.weningerconstruction.com

103-200 Dougall Road North, Kelowna, BC · Get Directions

1 250.765.6898

Kelowna Argentine Tango Community

Deborah Pearce (Styling, Staging, Sales and Business. ) — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 01:28:49 -0700

Kelowna Argentine Tango Community Penticton Vernon BC

Sunday is the day - Join Sharon Sebo and Tango Kelowna dance community.

6pm Beginners Group Lesson

7 pm Intermediate Group Lesson

Practica 8pm

Private Lessons in Argentine Tango - Call Sharon to book

Sharon Sebo

Location

1353 Richter Street at Fuller, Kelowna BC

Everyone Welcome

http://www.tangokelowna.com

Schedules, pricing and class details for Sharon's full repertoire of lessons; Latin, Ballroom Westcoast Swing, Salsa, Rueda and more - including privates.

With over 30 dances under her 'belt', most certainly call Sharon with any questions on other dances you want to learn.

Tango Kelowna presents Argentine Tango Workshops and Gala

Deborah Pearce (Styling, Staging, Sales and Business. ) — Mon, 23 May 2011 16:43:46 -0700

Tango Kelowna presents Argentine Tango Workshops and Gala

Saturday May 28, 2011

For the third time Tango Kelowna Presents International Traveling Instructors,

Michael Young and Beatrix Satzinger for a day of workshops and evening gala.

Classes at the Unitarian Hall 1310 Bertram St.

1- 2:15 - Fitting the Pattern to the Partner (All levels)

2:30 – 3:45 Dancing the Rhythm (All levels)

4- 5:15 Figuring it out – Ganchos, Sacadas and Wraps (Some Experience suggested)

Evening Gala - licensed; dress code, no jeans
1353 Richter St.
8-11 pm
Doors open 7:15
Mini lesson ( Sharon Sebo to teach) 7:30 -8

Demo by Beatrix and Michael

$25/ person/ class
$20 Gala

$75 All Day Pass

Register: sharonsebo@yahoo.ca

tangokelowna.com

Instructor Sharon Sebo - Dance 4 Life Tango Kelowna

Tango Bar Sign, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Carrasco,...
Buy Art for Tango Theme Decor

Tango Dancers' Feet, San Miguel De Allende, Mexico
Rotenberg, Nancy

ARGENTINE TANGO Prints, Great Selection of Frames, Gicle, Photographic and Canvas Mount

http://www.living-spaces-design.com/artreproduction.html

http://www.living-spaces-design.com/dance_art.html

http://www.living-spaces-design.com/index.html

Valentango Kelowna Argentine Tango Community Milonga & Mixed Dance

Deborah Pearce (Styling, Staging, Sales and Business. ) — Mon, 31 Jan 2011 02:22:46 -0800

Valentango

Kelowna Argentine Tango Community Milonga & Mixed Dance

We invite all of you very Sweet Hearts ... couples and singles .. to

Valentango!

Argentine Tango & Dance Mix
Latin, Ballroom, Westcoast Swing

February 12, 2011

1310 Bertram Street Kelowna

Pot Luck
Your favorite Appetizer or Dessert

6:45pm Doors Open
7pm Lesson - $10
8pm dance - $10
OR Both for $15

Dress Code please - no jeans
Door Prizes

Valentine mixer with prizes

Contact sharonsebo@yahoo.ca

tangokelowna.com

Autumn Light Art Print
Brauer, Bill
Tango Art Prints

Tango Dancers Decorative Prints
Tango Photographic Prints

Tango Bar Sign, Buenos Aires, Argentina Photographic Print
Carrasco,...
Buyer's Source

Kelowna Argentine Tango Community Milonga & Mixed Dance

Deborah Pearce (Styling, Staging, Sales and Business. ) — Tue, 04 Jan 2011 04:12:13 -0800

Kelowna Argentine Tango Community Milonga & Mixed Dance

Saturday January 8, 2011

Lesson 7 pm - Tango Vals
Dance 8 pm - In addition to tango, we play your favorites; Latin, Ballroom, Westcoast Swing, Jive, etc. at the Milongas.

Lesson $10
Dance $10
Both for $15

Door Prizes!

Dress Code please - no jeans.

Thanks to all for the terrific feedback on the last Milonga. Your appreciation is duly noted and we plan on making the dances unique experiences together.

We are planning on booking future Milongas at the 1353 Richter Street location - so watch for the exciting announcements!

Kelowna Argentine Tango Community Christmas Milonga

Deborah Pearce (Styling, Staging, Sales and Business. ) — Thu, 18 Nov 2010 20:46:36 -0800

Kelowna Argentine Tango Community Christmas Milonga

Argentine Tango, Ballroom, Latin, Swing, Your Requests Welcome!

Tangokelowna.com and Tangobarok.com join again, after the huge success of their first joint Milonga Nov.13/10, to present a festive community gathering.

December 13, 2010

Doors Open 6:30 pm * Dance 7 - 11 pm

Potluck Dessert and Appy - bring your favorite Appetizer or Dessert

Performances * Door Prizes

Tango Dancers' Feet, San Miguel De Allende, Mexico Photographic Print
Rotenberg, Nancy
Buy Tango Photographic and Art Prints

DANCE ART http://www.living-spaces-design.com/dance_art.html

DANCE ART http://www.living-spaces-design.com/the_last_dance_art_print.html

ARGENTINE TANGO Prints, Great Selection of Frames, Gicle, Photographic and Canvas Mount

TANGO KELOWNA PRESENTS from Argentina Guillermo Salvat & Silvia Grynt

Deborah Pearce (Styling, Staging, Sales and Business. ) — Mon, 27 Sep 2010 01:08:57 -0700

TANGO KELOWNA PRESENTS

from Argentina

Guillermo Salvat & Silvia Grynt

October 22 & 23, 2010

1310 Bertram Street Kelowna

Thanks to SYLVIA & GUILLERMO as well as everyone in attendance ...

This was a SPECTACULAR EVENT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Friday October 22, 7-9 pm - Beginner Bootcamp

Saturday October 23 - 1- 5:30 pm - Workshops

For Details and Registration:

http://www.tangokelowna.com

Guillermo Salvat and Silvia Grynt are known for technical and precise unique performing style.

Partnered since 2001, they have performed and taught worldwide. Their own show, Tango-a-Tierra has played successfully in South Africa, Brasil, Russia, Hong Kong and Ukraine. Among many other performances, they've played prestigious venues, such as the Sydney Opera House and the Kremlin Palace's Theatre in Moscow,

Several videos with Guillermo and Sylvia may be viewed on http://www.youtube.com

Tango Argentino Art Print
Alvarez, Pedro
Link To Buy Tango Prints

For Regular Tango Schedule in Kelowna, see http://www.tangokelowna.com

DANCE ART PRINTS - http://www.living-spaces-design.com/dance_art.html

Argentine Tango Okanagan Kelowna Penticton Vernon BC

Deborah Pearce (Styling, Staging, Sales and Business. ) — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 16:41:59 -0700

Argentine Tango Okanagan Kelowna Penticton Vernon BC

Sunday is the day - Join Sharon Sebo and Tango Kelowna !!

6pm Beginners Group Lesson; 7 pm Intermediate Group Lesson

Practica 8pm - only $5 - OR included in the lesson price!!

Private Lessons in Argentine Tango - Call Sharon to book

Location

For the summer 2010, classes are held at the Italian Club 770 Lawrence Ave. Kelowna. Watch for new location announcements, starting September, at Sharon's website.

Also find all schedule, pricing and class details for Sharon's full repertoire of lessons; Latin, Ballroom Westcoast Swing, Salsa, Rueda and more - including privates.

With over 30 dances under her 'belt', most certainly call Sharon with any questions on other dances you want to learn.

http://www.tangokelowna.com

Okanagan Tango Kelowna Penticton Vernon

Deborah Pearce (Styling, Staging, Sales and Business. ) — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 01:40:12 -0700

Okanagan Tango Kelowna Penticton Vernon

Up and down the Okanagan Valley the talk - and the walk - is Tango Kelowna!

Sharon Sebo consistent at her craft of dance instruction for 15 + years, began Argentine Tango lessons, workshops and special invitational events 5 years ago in Kelowna.

With a solid core of followers, and Argentine Tango now the dance to be learning, enthusiasts throughout the valley - and beyond in the Kootenays to the Shuswap region ... dance communities are seeking out Sharon's expertise.

All levels of dancers welcome! For time, place and contact info link to Sharon's website:

http://www.tangokelowna.com

Photo Credits Angelique Duffield of Style Photography

http://www.stylephotography.ca

The most recent in a string of events Sharon Sebo has featured, were Andre and Francine Buelne of Ottawa, Canadian Grand Masters in Argentine Tango. Enroute between cruise ship engagements, 'Frandre' taught a day of workshops to the Tango Kelowna Tangueras and Tangueros.

http://www.francineandre.com

Deborah Pearce is a Sales and Design Professional in the field of Interior Styling, Real Estate Staging, as well as Business Administration and Operations.

Deborah's blog supports local business and promotes local, national, even international events, organizations, issues and causes.

Style Photography shoots Tango Kelowna

Deborah Pearce (Styling, Staging, Sales and Business. ) — Sun, 08 Aug 2010 18:43:32 -0700

Style Photography shoots Tango Kelowna

Look what's happening in Kelowna!

Sometimes the most marvelous things happen so very coincidentally, one might think it were ...magic! Well Argentine Tango is darned close to magic ... so is the photography of Angelique Duffield!

At a recent Tango Kelowna Event with Canadian Grand Masters in Argentine Tango. Angelique Duffield of Style Photography graced the scene with her creative photographic eye. Capturing Andre and Francine expertly as they demonstrated their expertise in tango is wonderfully evident the many professional shots available at her website.

Andre and Francine Buelne of Ottawa Ontario Canada are traveling instructors especially known for their work aboard cruise lines. They may be contacted from their website.

http://www.francineandre.com

Style Photography. View Angelique's scope of work in her online galleries.

Tango Kelowna Where does one tango in the Okanagan Valley? Sharon Sebo draws enthusiasts from far and wide - travellers from as far away as New Brunswick, Newfoundland and as near as Kelowna, Penticton, Vernon, the Kootenays ...and many places in between !

Deborah Pearce is a Sales and Design Professional in the field of Interior Design, Real Estate Staging, as well as Business Administration and Operations. Currently she is a Client of CBD Network Professional Career Devleopment and seeking employment suited to her broadly ranging experience.

Deborah's blog promotes local, national, even international events, organizations, issues and causes.

Meeting The Right People? OR ... Meeting People Right?

Deborah Pearce (Styling, Staging, Sales and Business. ) — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 17:21:52 -0700

Meeting The Right People?

OR ... Meeting People Right?

It's tremendously encouraging professionally to be grouped with others going your way, who have similar needs and goals. When making a career shift it becomes especially critical to follow the leads of networking that will take you where you want to be.

Meeting The Right People?

I found I wasn't...... A good friend referred me to ...

CBD Network

Having left off running business to pursue employment in my field of business, sales and interior design, the trail has been challenging. While I'd developed some great ideas for representing my capacities on a resume, cover and follow-up, I felt lost in the direction of my efforts.

I connected with the CBD Network in Kelowna at the beginning of June.

CBD Professional Career Development begins with an intensive groundwork on recogizing and sourcing one's talents and potentiality. Thereafter, the weekly schedule features personal career coaching, guest speakers, educational workshops and at the end of the CBD week, Round Table.

Round Table is our opportunity to practice our professional 'spiel'; talk about our progress with interviews, networking and career search.

Meeting People Right

At Round Table today, several had been to the Downtown After Five at the Delta Grand Hotel and reported on their experience there last evening. Three of us visibly leapt at the totally brilliant insightful words of one of the members, as he briefly recounted his networking experience.

Of course CBD maintains an awesome library and progressive speakers. And of course there is the emphasis on intelligent communications, IQ, EQ, SQ. Some having expressed anxiety about networking, this member's statement was so brilliant in its simplicity:

"Of course we're learning that networking is not so much about meeting the right people, as meeting people right." (My paraphrase)

I don't know about you but those few words speak volumes to me of respectful, kind, genuine, effective connection.

BRILLIANT !!!!!!

Deborah Pearce of Kelowna BC, with a career of over 20 years in various aspects of Interior Design, Sales and Business, is currently a client of the CBD Network and is conducting a career search in related fields or areas where her many transferrable skills may be effectively utilized.

TANGO KELOWNA PRESENTS Argentine Tango Workshops & Dance with CDN Grand Masters

Deborah Pearce (Styling, Staging, Sales and Business. ) — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 13:35:17 -0700

TANGO KELOWNA PRESENTS Argentine Tango Workshops & Dance with CDN Grand Masters

(Again, you all turned out a marvelous event - Thanks!)

(See tangokelowna.com for regular Argentine Tango Schedule)

Tango Fever is heating up in Kelowna

Sharon Sebo's Tango Kelowna presenting another exciting rare event!!!

Andre and Francine Beaulne of Ottawa just in from teaching aboard cruise lines and Argentina, are the only ever CDN Argentine Tango Grand Masters.

JUNE 26, 2010 WORKSHOPS & DANCE:

11 am-12pm Tango Basics
12 pm - 1 pm Bronze Level Figures/ Technique
1 pm - 2 pm Practica

2 pm-3 pm Silver Level Figures/Techniques
3 pm-4 pm Secadas and Boleos
4 pm-5 pm Practica

8 pm-11 pm Evening Milonga
Open Dancing, Andre & Francine's Demonstration

Since the pre-registered All Day Pass was so popular, we repeat the offer:

ONLY $50 FOR ALL WORKSHOPS AND EVENING - come and go as you please.

Otherwise classes are $20 each / evening $15

CONTACT SHARON TO REGISTER 250-826-6440 sharonsebo@yahoo.ca/tangokelowna.com

Sharon has coordinated with Carol Elder to feature Francine and Andre also at June 25, 'Let's Dance Kelowna', Teaching and Demo.

SEE YOU THERE!

Tango Argentino II Art Print
Haenraets, Willem

ARGENTINE TANGO ART PRINTS

THE BREATH OF TANGO

MY TANGO

DANCE ART

Tango Kelowna Presents Michael and Beatrix

Deborah Pearce (Styling, Staging, Sales and Business. ) — Tue, 04 May 2010 19:53:14 -0700

THANKS TO ALL!!!

THIS WAS A SPECTACULAR EVENT!!

Tango Kelowna Presents

From Argentina, Beatrix & Michael

The Argentine Tango Experience

Workshops & Dance

May 30

Unitarian Hall

1310 Bertram Street

Classes 1- 4 pm

Practica & Milonga 6-10 pm

Demos by Michael & Beatrix - not to miss!

$20 per class; $30 for 2; $45 for 3

Evening Dance, Demos & Milonga Beginner Class $15

$50 All Day (Pre-registered) Pass!!

Register http://www.tangokelowna.com

w/ sharonsebo@yahoo.ca,

or call ( 250 )826-6440

http://www.living-spaces-design.com/dance_art.html

http://www.living-spaces-design.com/the_last_dance_art_print.html

Tango Nuevo I Art Print
Alverez, Pedro
Buy Tango Art Prints

Halifax African Troup in DC for Obama Inauguration

Deborah Pearce (Styling, Staging, Sales and Business. ) — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 01:11:44 -0800

My last Saturday in Halifax this summer, I was delighted to meet Zimbabwean, Mufaru Chakabuda, who had organized a day of African dance - I love dance.

Mufaru recently emailed very exciting news!!!

Her Maritime Centre for African Dance Adult Troupe is the only Canadian dance troupe invited to perform at the African Inaugural Ball for President Elect Barack Obama, at the Washington DC, Hilton Hotel. That's very soon!

Congratulations Mufaro!

(Mufaro with some tiny students in Nova Scotia)

The dancers will be Vida, Dally, Ruvimbo and Mufaro accompanied by drummers, Glenn Fraser, Wayne Hamilton and Jeff.

Executives from the Council on African Canadian Education and the Office of African Nova Scotian Affairs will be speaking about the history of African Nova Scotians. Thanks to NS Tourism and Culture, Lynn Jones, Wayne Hamilton, Delvina Bernard, YMCA and Halifax Dance. We are excited for this opportunity and know that without your valued support, this would not be possible.

The troup, performing January 18 2009, is in need of donation for travel. Contact Mufaru at afrikandance2005@yahoo.ca

UP-COMING HALIFAX MCAD EVENTS

AFRICAN DANCE WORKSHOPS/PERFORMANCE

Performances/Workshops are available for booking for gatherings, birthday parties, (of all ages), and corporate events and more. Performances include live drumming, and are dynamic, engaging and educational! This is an excellent opportunity for everyone to learn more cultural elements about Africa from dancers raised and born in Africa

AFRICAN HERITAGE MONTH PERFORMANCES (FEBRUARY-MARCH)

Available for booking now, with discounts. Ideal for organzations and schools looking to enhance cultural awareness. Bookings go on through March. Large discounts are available. For any other information, email afrikandance2005@yahoo.ca

AFRICAN RHYTHMN AND DANCE NIGHT - FEBRUARY 15

The African Rhythm and Dance Night, hosted by MCAD, will be held on Sunday, February 15 from 6/30pm onwards. Bring the friends, family for a treat. Enjoy traditional and modern African Dance by MCAD Dance Troupes, children, youth and Instructors! Also included are light African Snacks, including mandaza ( Uganda ), Muriwo nedovi (vegetables with peanut sauce), Samoosa, ( Uganda Style), Plantain with Cassava Leaf. Tickets are $15 and $10 for children. Location TBA

AFRO DANCE WORKSHOP - FEBRUARY 28

This is a day workshop being held in Halifax . Location TBA. Day will feature Gambian Dance, kwaito, Ghanaian Dance, Djembe and more! Workshop will run from 10am to 2pm with breaks. To register or for more details, email afrikandance2005@yahoo.ca or call 902.225.9267

SO YOU THINK YOU CAN AFRICAN DANCE????

February 6-February 8

Weekend Workshop at the Tatamagouche Centre. For Youth with an interest in learning various African Dance Forms. February 6 to February 8. For more details contact the Tatamagouche Centre.

AFRO DANCE DVD PACKAGE

The Afro Dance DVD package is available for purchase, and includes literary material. The DVD is for anyone with or without dance experience as it is a GENERAL introduction at a very basic level. To order your copy email afrikandance2005@yahoo.ca or call 902.225.9267.

AFRICAN DANCE WORKSHOPS/PERFORMANCE

AFRICAN DANCE CLASSES

African Dance Classes of all levels and ages will begin in the week of January 23^rd. Locations will be announced at a later dated. Classes will remain held on the same dates:

Mom and Baby Classes - every Sunday from 3-4pm

Adult Classes - Tuesday 8-9pm, Wednesdays 6-7pm, Fridays 6-7pm

Children's Classes - Saturday 4-5pm

Couples Classes - TBA

Indian Dance Classes - Wednesday 7-8pm

Chinese Dance Classes (Peackocke Dance) - TBA

Earth-Wise New Year

Deborah Pearce (Styling, Staging, Sales and Business. ) — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 19:10:25 -0800

Earth-Wise New Year

The natural new year comes in so quietly, as not even to notice it. December 21 finds the earth reversing the 'tilt' on its so-called 'axis'. They say the sun 'stands still' for that time as the Northern Hemisphere transitions from the shortest, darkest day of the year to lengthened days from that moment until the Summer Solstice.

That sounds like the beginning of the New Year to me - and my favorite day of the entire year.

With many intellectualized systems, humanity has veered so far from natural, universal and earth cycles, that we have little or no awareness of our indelible connection to the earth. In fact how can we not be hard-wired with the same information?

Being cognizant of seasons and earth cycles for many years, I am realizing more, that not only do they hold symbolic meaning for our lives, but in fact how can we possibly be anything but joined to all earth processes, affected as creatures of the earth that we are.

In climates with 4 seasons, the earth appears dormant at Winter Solstice. Yet this is precisely the time when plants start stirring, growing roots below the soil. I've noticed house plants also begin to come out from their dormant cycle at this time.

I believe the ancients were very aware as they watched, closely attuned and aligned to the subtle 'signs' and movements of nature. I believe also that they had a wisdom that has become lost to a large degree. We have tended to intellectualize everything. If we can't see it or prove it, it doesn't exist. In so doing we deny the very nature of our existence and connection with the earth and we continue to struggle with doing things in unnatural ways.

In a previous post Telling The Truth * a place of blessing ........ , I related my challenging journey of the past several years and my break-throughs this past year. Last year at winter solstice, I felt a definite shift in my body and psyche. It felt very alive and exciting. We tend to think of things like this as amazing, or 'spiritual' - well they are, but I believe they are really more normal and natural than we think - and are there to experience once we open our senses to them.

This was the beginning of a year filled with intention and manifestation for me.

If we want shift and change, it is as close as the earth we walk upon.

Align with the renewing energies at Winter Solstice - the earth is beginning to rev up here in the Northern Hemisphere - can you feel it stirring? Well it is there for you.
Set your intentions
Follow them through continuously - the Chinese New Year is all about clearing out and making way for newness.

Carole Provenzale has a great interest in Chinese New Year also. There are tips for you in her posts right now and I am certain she will continue through this period - Carole Provenzale, Feng Shui Long Island's Blog * A New York Feng Shui Consultant Sends Blessings...... * A New York Feng Shui Consultant--And some FAME

From a year ago: A Grateful Christmas * Gong Xi Fa Cai - A Sweet Life!

HAPPY EARTH-WISE NEW YEAR!!!!!!!!!

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Anne Shirley of Green Gables is 100

Deborah Pearce (Styling, Staging, Sales and Business. ) — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 12:29:24 -0800

Anne Shirley of Green Gables is 100 - (2008)

Yes that's right. Anne turned 100 this year.

2008 marked Lucy Maude Montgomery's Maritime classic series about the orphan girl with an enormous independant indomitable spirit always on the lookout for her 'kindred spirits'.

And I was there! Prince Edward Island was teeming with celebration this summer, with plays and Everything-Ann.

The Legendary 'Green Gables'.

(I almost drove right by! The sight was closed, but seeing was enough for me.)

Lucy Maude Montgomery lived in this quaint country house for a year while teaching in the area.

I didn't 'plan' on hitting the 'Anne' or Lucy Maude Montgomery sites, but happened on all of them along my drive. I also saw the house of Lucy Maude's birth - however as I previously mentioned, so much photo op gets in my way.

The new movie, Anne of Green Gables: A New Beginning, is both a prequel and sequel to the famous long running series with Megan Follows playing Anne. Before her arrival at Green Gables in Prince Edward Island, Anne had found a kindred spirit in a wealthy widow played by Shirley Maclaine. Barbara Hershey plays the adult Anne.

From among 1000 young Canadian girls,12-year-old Hannah Endicott-Douglas of Toronto was chosen as Anne - a tough job following years of Megan Follows in the role, whom I would like to have seen play the adult Anne.

Quiet pastoral south shoreline. I was frequently moved emotionally travelling here.

PEI is a serenely beautiful pastoral province of Canada, which I'd always wanted to visit. Driving along a country road, I smiled at a mailbox with the name Blanchett on it - my grandfather's last name - very possible distant relatives. The history of the Acadian French relates back over 250 years here.

Taken about 6:30am - PEI central north shore, Rustico Beach on the 'Anne's Land Drive, not far from Anne's Cavendish.

Granny Those Graphics * Client Friendly Active Rain Blogs

Deborah Pearce (Styling, Staging, Sales and Business. ) — Sat, 06 Dec 2008 23:20:30 -0800

Granny Those Active Rain Blog Graphics

I hand it to all who have gone the extra mile with beautiful effective graphics!

I wasn't active over several months, but noticed the slow loading of some sites from the start - which I find still remains. Most load quickly without problem. However, some take too long for my patience.

There are blogs I would like to visit more frequently - I like your posts! But the truth is I avoid slow loading blogs. My computers are average - I get around the net well. These sites are the only ones I have difficulty with.

Think of marketing to clientele potentials - yes those 'grannies' who may find your link easily, be trying to access your blog - but it takes too long. The pictures and graphics should be small enough for any computer to upload in good time. We all know that many clientele are the boomer crowd, some with tech savvy; many others not.

Google graphics, and Active Rain's for that matter, are simple and load quickly. There are good reasons for simple graphics. One is easy loading. Another is easy uncluttered viewing. If you're a new to blogging, this will be important to consider as you build your AR Blog.

I appreciate visiting sites with 'Grann-ied' Graphics - clients who don't have state of the art equipment will too. Thanks for your beautiful sites - I am staying with the original AR graphics for now - it works for me!

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Hidden Gems * A Poet Among Us On Active Rain * Robin Kurtz

Deborah Pearce (Styling, Staging, Sales and Business. ) — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 23:59:00 -0800

Once in awhile I happen on a gem, and quite without looking. In awe I bend to pick it up, hold it and marvel awhile.

I have felt the same privilege and gratitude, finding pennies on the street, in the perfection of a summer rose, and the last warm rays of late autumn, as I did in finding the poetry of Robin Kurtz right here on Active Rain.

Here in her black and white photo as she gazes pensively out somewhere.... I can only guess that perhaps her thoughts run as poetry.

Check out her thoughtful poems.

She knows love. Unspoken Love

...and understands tragedy On Their Backs

Sincere thanks Robin for the gift of your thoughts.

HEY DON'T you play another ......... TURN THAT SONG OFF!

Deborah Pearce (Styling, Staging, Sales and Business. ) — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 19:02:19 -0800

HEY DON'T you play another somebody done somebody wrong song.....!!

Here are the pathetic real words - the first to spring to mind for the Inspired By Song! TURN THAT SONG OFF! contest:

'Hey, won't you play another somebody done somebody wrong song
And make me feel at home while I miss my baby, (and now repeat) while I miss my baby
....please play for me a sad melody
So sad that it makes everybody cry........'

...on it goes...

This has to be the most THE MOST PITIABLE of all Pity Party Songs. Do you have a more pitiable one ? What is it?

Part of BJ Thomas' career repertoire, what a depressive song. Just in case you're predisposed to a 'real hurtin' song, 'bout love that's gone wrong'....

...the redeeming value, is that if you need a good cry, it might get you there. If you want to go further, I offer you a recipe.

Pity Party Recipe (plan it alone - no one else will want to attend.)

Plan your evening in.
Get everything ready - box of tissue; cards, letters, pictures of 'somebody who done you wrong'
Maybe a bucket for all those tears
Turn the phone off - anyone calling during this time will wish they hadn't.
Hook up to You Tube and you can play it as many times as you wish.

...any takers??? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CdAOi-DE9NI

(Gosh I truly apologize - I was unable for some strange reason to upload the You Tube video here, so you you could watch it.) NOT!!

WE'RE BACK! (un)Inspired by Song Contest Announcement - November 2008

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OFF TOPIC Goofing Off Club

Lobster at Alma * Touring New Brunswick * Fundy Shore

Deborah Pearce (Styling, Staging, Sales and Business. ) — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 17:03:53 -0800

Fourth in the New Brunswick series

'Touring New Brunswick * Next Stop * Lobster at Alma * Fundy Shore'

As mentioned previously, there were so many marvelous photo ops in the Maritimes, that the camera became secondary to my firsthand enjoyment of the wonders around me, from which I absorbed the fullness of the soul-filling experience.

This day started with leaving Bouctouche, on through Moncton, Larry Estabrooks home town, where the heavens were dumping that day. I almost turned back to Halifax, but pressed on, with great weather resulting as I progressed.

I have a habit of photographing the road ahead on my travels, just loving the way they charm me with the adventures they hold,especially twisty ones like this in the rural Fundy countryside.

From Hopewell Rocks, the Fundy Flower Pots, and a heavenly scented floral drive, the landscape abruptly changed at the delighful fishing village, turned tourist retreat, of Alma, NB.

At 6pm, it was a perfect summer evening, with the sun blazing ever so pleasantly in that delicious way of feeling like a hug caressing bare shoulders. Getting out of my car, the warm rays and sea air put the most delighted smile on my face. Alma is a wonderful lobster fishing / resort village at the gateway to Fundy National Park.

Dinner time it was - and thrilled at the prospect of lobster I crossed the street where I planned to sit outside, enjoy the scenery, sun - and lobster. 3 MINUTES LATE! They were closed, so I settled on ice cream.

(That is Nova Scotia across the Bay)

The girl at the stand positively LOADED my cone with ice cream, which nicely compensated for missing out on the lobster! Quite happily, I enjoyed the village, ice cream in hand - just a girl again.

mhmm, that's my head. The deep red of these poppies flagged me down, but didn't photograph as intensely as hoped.

The day ended at the charming old seaside village of St. Martins, the gateway to the Fundy Parkway, a spectacular piece of New Brunswick coastline formerly owned by Randolph Hearst.

The photo disappointedly doesn't begin to relate the serene display of peaceful calm of this pastel evening. In awe, I joined a couple from France on the sand with whom I silently breathed in the stillness. Again, that's Nova Scotia way off in the distance, across the Bay of Fundy.

ONWARD >>> next, the charming bayside ville of St Martins, then the Fundy Parkway !!

"There are two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle." -- Albert Einstein

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Get Down Halifax With African Dance! Office, Group, Corporate Parties

Deborah Pearce (Styling, Staging, Sales and Business. ) — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 21:14:38 -0800

Get Down Halifax With African Dance! Book For Your Year End Office, Group or Corporate Parties

Tired of the same old droll year-end parties?

Why not really 'get down.... Halifax!' and celebrate your achievements and the coming year richly ???!!

African Dance with Mufaro Chakabuda of the 'Maritime Center for African Dance' will take you there!

Liven up your year end gatherings, Christmas parties, Kwansa, etc. Try an African Dance Performance with live drummers and livelier dancing, you'll have an UNFORGETTABLE experience. Performance includes the party goers learning a few dance moves, (which is sure to be fun).

Book now! For more details email afrikandance2005@yahoo.ca or call 902.225.9267. 30% discounts are available if you book before DECEMBER 1st.

African Heritage Month performances are also open now for bookings by the Maritime Centre for African Dance. NOt only are the performances a trace of traditional dance to modern dance, but also an educational experience for all. To book a performance for February email afrikandance2005@yahoo.ca or call 902.225.9267

What is Wrong With 'The Singing Butler'?

Deborah Pearce (Styling, Staging, Sales and Business. ) — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 18:32:56 -0800

What is Wrong With 'The Singing Butler'?

(Charles Buell's post, "Everyone loves "What is wrong with this picture?" type contests." inspired this question re: a favorite painting.)

While this painting has become very well known and a delight to look at, the flaws aren't readily apparent as its beautiful attraction. In a way it has become so 'seen' as to become a bit too common.

A romantic, and a dancer, I've loved Jack Vettriano's painting 'The Singing Butler' well before it was very well known, let alone famous. It held special significance for me then and now - the custom framed print has been hanging on my walls for about 10 years.

Spending considerable time looking at it, I realized that while Mr. Vettriano is a terrific artist, there is a significant flaw in the subject presentation.

Singing Butler Art Print
Vettriano, Jack

Can you spot the flaw? There are a couple. What do you see?

My First Wordless Wednesday * Smuggler's Cove - Rumrunners Contraband * Evangeline Trail Nova Scotia

Deborah Pearce (Styling, Staging, Sales and Business. ) — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 12:24:37 -0800

Wordless Wednesday

Evangeline Trail Nova Scotia * Churches * 404 Years of North American Settlement

Deborah Pearce (Styling, Staging, Sales and Business. ) — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 22:29:49 -0800

From Shelburne, a few hours in Yarmouth, then on to the Evangeline Trail. No pictures of the Port of Yarmouth! I was sometimes overwhelmed by the continuous photographic opportunities everywhere, of historical architecture, lighthouses, and fabulous ocean scenery - the camera gets in the way of the experience, I find.

Smuggler's Cove National Park, the latest of many previous names, at the Yarmouth end of the Evangeline Trail. Legend has it, the cave was used by rumrunners hiding contraband during Prohibition in the US. Check out the house atop this national treasure! I tried to cut it out, but there it remains ruining my experience.

Driving solo in Canada's Maritimes summer /08, a particular a jazz station or some Putamayo World Music I picked up, kept me tuned. Or, I listened to my reflective thoughts. Still other times, I silently opened myself fully to the allow the area I was in to be my guest and guide.

And this area, partly because of the mists floating and shifting, allowing a few sunny spots, emoted serenity, making it truly a perfect experience for enjoying the many churches.

And I mean MANY churches - more than I could ever want to photgraph! Behind many of these beautiful Churches is the view of the Bay of Fundy, which I didn't get to see much of due to the fog.

I missed quite a bit of this area, due to fog - just kept driving and took advantage of visibility and the sun when it shone. Traveling an extensive area, it's difficult to take in everything, and impossible sight-seeing when you can't see - everything worked out great regardless!

With a haunting sweetness the misty views of pastoral farmlands, cathedrals and churches along Nova Scotia's Fundy Shore, stories of the Evangelines returned from my youth, permeating my consciousness together with present energy. "I'm actually here!" I often feel surreal, when I visit certain historical places. This was one.

In various places in New Brunswick. Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island, I felt an emotional connection. Much of Canadian, as well North American history was birthed here, . The Acadian settlement at Annapolis Royal is one of the the oldest North American French settlements - 1604 - 404 years of North American settlement.

A lovely place to sit behind the church overlooking the Bay.

Back door of the Church Residence - the whitewashed rough-hewn timbers appealed to me.

So that's just a very small handful of SO many very interesting examples of church architecture. Many were far more elaborate. I had to wonder what the future is for these old buildings, since attendance has decreased immensely over the years. Nova Scotia is terrific at preservation. I would love to see these beautiful buildings house useful activities.

"There are two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle." -- Albert Einstein

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Deborah Pearce is a Kelowna Business Woman & webmaster established with locals and internationals in various aspects of Interiors, Art, and Business for over 20 years. LIVING SPACES features over 140 ARTICLES on Staging, Art and Interiors.

Deborah's blog frequently features interior design, real estate, community, environmental, internet, travel, art and human interests.