Sunday morning I usually grab a coffee and take time to catch-up on some stories I may not have had time to read throughout the week. I thought you might enjoy them with your Sunday morning coffee as well.
Meet The Women Reinvigorating Nova Scotia’s Rug Hooking Tradition
Love this story of how traditional rug hooking in Nova Scotia is being approached by new generations taking up the craft.
Laura Sanchini, curator of craft, design and popular culture at the Canadian Museum of History, has traced the region’s nearly 100-year-long rug hooking history from local pastime to thriving cottage industry. “It’s tied to women’s history,” she explains, noting that most rug hookers in 1960s Chéticamp were women. At the time, rug hooking wasn’t taken seriously as an art form, a perception that also plagued other women-led mediums, including embroidery. When works from the area started gaining attention from Manhattan art lovers, prices—and esteem—quickly skyrocketed, with people making the trek to Cape Breton to get their hands on the coveted rugs. Today, a rug hooked with the help of Ross’ grandparents sits in Rideau Hall, the official residence of the Governor General of Canada in Ottawa. “It’s a symbol of resilience,” adds Sanchini.
34 great Canadian books to check out in fall 2021
Now that it is getting dark earlier, I find myself grabbing a book most evenings after supper. I always enjoy hearing what others are reading, and this list of Canadian authors is a great place to get some ideas for what to read next.
You Could Work Here!
Payment Services Officer- Government of Canada
When you apply to this selection process, you are not applying for a specific job, but to an inventory for future vacancies. As positions become available, applicants who meet the qualifications may be contacted for further assessment.
Payment Services Officers are exceptional individuals who use their excellent thinking skills and client service skills to make a difference in the lives of Canadians. Payment Services Officers deliver the Employment Insurance program. We contact clients by phone and written correspondence while using various computer systems to maintain workload inventories. Our work has the added challenge of production and quality targets to encourage our success while maintaining service standards to Canadians. You will help clients understand program specific legislation, procedures, and the processes required to receive services and/or benefits. You will use a client focused approach when solving problems and tactfully gathering information that will help you process applications and review continued client eligibility for benefits. Physical and mental efforts are required to sit up for long periods of time while assessing and analyzing information, keyboarding, inputting data, and attending meetings.
You Could Live Here!
161 OVENS ROAD– FELTZEN SOUTH
This is a unique property that is perfect for anyone looking to live in the peace and tranquility that only nature can provide. Close to The Ovens, you are a mere walk away from Spindler’s Beach and a 10 minute drive to beautiful Hirtles Beach and the popular Gaff Point Hiking Trail.
Come back after your swim or hike and spend time in your beautiful sauna. What could be better?
This custom built post & beam home, is tucked into the lot and surrounded by natural landscaping, the setting is totally private. The placement of windows and skylights warmly welcome the natural environment inside for you to enjoy in all seasons. Polished concrete floors with in-floor radiant heat on the main level, kitchen has the comfort of cork flooring. The spacious second level was designed with exposed interior framing and the insulation being on the exterior sheathing, so one enjoys the warmth of the exposed wood.
This property is listed with Patricia Price of Keller Williams Select Realty.
Thank you for spending part of your Sunday with us.
