Sanctuary: The Story of Naturalist Mary Majka
"From afternoon chats and much research comes the tenderly written and hugely inspiring Sanctuary: The Story of Naturalist Mary Majka, a biographical jaunt that takes readers on a journey spanning decades, continents, wars and resettlement."
~Halifax Chronicle
Author Archives: Deborah Carr
Living off the Grid
Debbie Cameron was enjoying the good life – wind in her hair, sun in her face, salt spray at her back – when she experienced what she calls a life epiphany. Well, at least in hindsight it was an epiphany. … Continue reading
Tongue & Cheek
Every time I travel to Newfoundland’s Gros Morne National Park, I visit the Broom Point Fishing Exhibit, a family cabin and fish store restored to the way the buildings were in the 1960s when the Mudge family lived there each … Continue reading
Posted in Articles, Lifestyle, Profiles
Tagged Broom Point Fishing Exhibit, fisherwomen, Gros Morne National Park, Newfoundland fishery
Light Fantastic
In 2010, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) declared more than 970 Canadian lighthouses surplus. At the same time, the Parks Canada Heritage Lighthouse Protection Act came into effect, simplifying the process for groups to acquire—and assume responsibility for preserving—lighthouses in … Continue reading
Posted in Articles, Nature & Conservation, Profiles, Travel
Tagged Atlantic Canada lighthouses, lighthouse preservation, lighthouses
Free Fallin’
I remember my first trek into Walton Glen gorge and falls along the Bay of Fundy coast, partway between Alma and St. Martins. In particular, I recall the magical sense of wonder and adventure as I navigated inland from the … Continue reading
An Artist’s Garden
The pavement curves on ahead as I travel Route 915 from Riverside-Albert toward Alma. It’s a quiet, scenic highway with narrow shoulders, the kind that begs me to slow down and enjoy the scenery. Not a road for people in … Continue reading
Posted in Lifestyle, Travel, Web & Print Articles
Tagged Albert County artists, Bay of Fundy, Karin Bach, New Brunswick tourism, summer getaways
Mount Carleton Provincial Park
Of Moose and Magnificence: Mount Carleton Provincial Park © 2009 Deborah Carr “If it’s moose you’re wanting to see, you’d best head up to Bathurst Lake in the early evening.” Dale is one of those local characters you are … Continue reading
Bennett and Albert County Healthcare Foundation
When the Bennett and Albert County Healthcare Foundation set out to redesign their website, they wanted to use local images to grace the pages, with the goal of forging a visual connection to the community. As a resident who adores … Continue reading
Posted in Business, Photography
Hillsborough Baptist Church
My photography was used to personalize this booklet for Hillsborough Baptist Church with scenes from the surrounding area.
Posted in Photography
PropertyGuys
This is an excerpt of an advertorial that I wrote for PropertyGuys.com PropertyGuys.com has channeled the power of the Internet into a leading private sale system for homeowners – one that challenges the very traditions of a $100 billion dollar … Continue reading
Posted in Advertorials
Please Don’t Bring Me Flowers
This was one of a series of nine articles for print publication that I researched and wrote for Crossroads for Women/Carrefour des Femmes. The subject was an emotional one…Family Violence. Please Don’t Bring me Flowers… ©Deborah Carr My dear Valentine: … Continue reading
Posted in Articles, Lifestyle, Web & Print Articles