Author Archives: Brian Alan Burhoe

About Brian Alan Burhoe

A Graduate of the Holland College Culinary Course, Brian Alan Burhoe has cooked in Atlantic Coast restaurants and Health Care kitchens for well over 30 years. He's a member of the Canadian Culinary Federation. Brian's many published articles reflect his interests in food service, Northern culture, Church history & Spiritual literature, imaginative fiction, wilderness preservation, animal rescue, service dogs for our Veterans and more. His fiction has been translated into German & Russian... See his popular CIVILIZED BEARS!

The Wolf Hunt – Wolfers in the Old West & Canada – History & Now

Posted on February 15, 2024 by Brian Alan Burhoe

What are wolfers? The Wolf Hunt – Wolfers in the Old West & Canada – History – What are Wolfers? Wolfers were hunters who specialized in killing wolves, selling their pelts for the cash bounties paid by US Federal, … Continue reading →

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SLED TRAILS AND WHITE WATERS by George Marsh – Book Review – Wolf Dogs

Posted on December 13, 2023 by Brian Alan Burhoe

Take off to the Great White North! Read George Marsh’s SLED TRAILS AND WHITE WATERS. SLED TRAILS AND WHITE WATERS by George Marsh – Book Review American writer George Tracy Marsh is remembered most today for his adventure … Continue reading →

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MY HEROES HAVE ALWAYS BEEN WRITERS – Brian Alan Burhoe

Posted on November 14, 2023 by Brian Alan Burhoe

My Heroes Have Always Been Writers… “MY HEROES HAVE ALWAYS BEEN WRITERS!” – Brian Alan Burhoe From Yorkshire to Atlantic Canada, I discovered from the beginning that men and women were actually creating those stories I loved. First, … Continue reading →

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MOST POPULAR DOG NAMES: Male & Female Dog Names

Posted on November 4, 2023 by Brian Alan Burhoe

Most Popular Dog Names of the year. Meet Max! MOST POPULAR DOG NAMES: Male & Female Dog Names Oh, We Love Our Dogs, Eh? My Mary Lee and I have a happy marriage and it’s four dogs old. First it … Continue reading →

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COWBOY CODE What is the Cowboy Code of the West?

Posted on October 23, 2023 by Brian Alan Burhoe

What is the Cowboy Code? What is the Code of the West? The Cowboy Code of the West Lives on! “Back in the days when the cowman with his herds made a new frontier, there was no law on the … Continue reading →

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CHRISTIAN MUSIC SONGS Brandon Lake Wins Christian Songwriter of Year Award

Posted on October 9, 2023 by Brian Alan Burhoe

Christian Music Songs Award Winners… CHRISTIAN MUSIC SONGS: Brandon Lake wins Christian Songwriter of the Year Award. It’s the music, isn’t it? Always, since boyhood, I’ve loved our Christian music. As I’ve written before in my LIFE & TIMES Memoir: … Continue reading →

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Working on the Highway – Blasting through the Bedrock – History

Posted on September 15, 2023 by Brian Alan Burhoe

I’m Working on the highway, all day long I don’t stop. Working on the highway, blasting through the bedrock… I’m Working on the Highway – Blasting through the Bedrock Or, Once Upon A Time In Canada… My first adult … Continue reading →

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Rare Red Teddy Bears Celebrate Titanic Survivor Teddy Bear

Posted on September 13, 2023 by Brian Alan Burhoe

Rare Red Teddy Bears Celebrate Titanic Survivor Teddy Bear Story. And National Teddy Bear Day. “Incredibly Rare Red Teddy Bears Arrive at Titanic Museums.” Celebrating National Teddy Bear Day. And the Titanic Survivor Teddy Bear and his Human — 6-year-old … Continue reading →

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National Service Dog Month: Service Dogs for Veterans – Visible Impact Award

Posted on September 5, 2023 by Brian Alan Burhoe

September is National Service Dog Month! National Service Dog Month. Service Dogs for Veterans – Visible Impact Award. BREAKING NEWS: “It’s National Service Dog Month. Purina Dog Chow Teams Up with Actor Anthony Ramos to Honor Outstanding PTSD Service Dogs.” … Continue reading →

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NATIVE AMERICAN INDIAN Historic Sites, Hoop Dance, Powwows & Stories

Posted on August 21, 2023 by Brian Alan Burhoe

Native American Indian Stories… NATIVE AMERICAN INDIAN Historic Sites, Hoop Dance, Powwows & Stories. “I am going to tell you a story about clowns. But it won’t be a funny story. For us Indians everything has a deeper meaning. To … Continue reading →