Category Archives: Arts & Crafts

TRADITIONAL ART Country Woman & Folk Art Acrylic Painting Review

Posted on September 27, 2024 by Brian Alan Burhoe

Contemporary self-taught artist Mary Lee Burhoe and Traditional Art. “I really enjoyed being at the festival. I got a lot of interest from the buyers.” – Mary Lee Burhoe TRADITIONAL ART Country Woman & Folk Art Acrylic Painting … Continue reading →

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Nova Scotia Folk Art Festival Memories: Outsider Art & Seascapes

Posted on August 9, 2024 by Brian Alan Burhoe

Nova Scotia Folk Art by Mary Lee Burhoe “Loved this year’s Folk Art Festival. Looking forward to the Nova Scotia Folk Art Festival of 2025!” Nova Scotia Folk Art 2024. The Festival was created by the Lunenburg Heritage Society. It’s … 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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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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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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Native American Legend: Wild Woman of the Woods – Woman of the Mask

Posted on August 1, 2023 by Brian Alan Burhoe

Native American Legend: Wild Woman of the Woods. “The Wild Woman carries a basket on her back which contains the children that she caught.” Native American Legend: Dzunuk’wa the Wild Woman of the Woods – Woman of the Mask. I … Continue reading →

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Home Gardening Ideas: Easy Organic Hay Bale Gardening

Posted on July 13, 2023 by Brian Alan Burhoe

Home Gardening Ideas: Easy Organic Hay Bale Gardening How to Make an Easy Organic Hay Bale Garden – Benefits & Rewards Have you ever heard of growing your garden on bales of hay? Doesn’t look like a traditional garden, does … Continue reading →

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TALES OF THE MOUNTED by William Brockie – Book Review Mounties RCMP

Posted on July 1, 2023 by Brian Alan Burhoe

Book Review Mounties… TALES OF THE MOUNTED by William Brockie. Book Review Mounties RCMP “I felt the bullet smash its way into the body of my horse a split second before the vicious, whip-like snap of a shot stung my … Continue reading →

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BROTHERS AND SISTERS Allman Brothers Band by Alan Paul Book Review

Posted on June 6, 2023 by Brian Alan Burhoe

BROTHERS AND SISTERS Album by the Allman Brothers Band… BROTHERS AND SISTERS: Allman Brothers Band and the Inside Story of the Album that Defined the 70’s by Alan Paul – a Book Review. “GREGG ALLMAN: I shut my eyes and … Continue reading →

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CUTE DOG BANDANAS: 2023 Handcrafted Pet Apparel, Cat Accessories

Posted on January 30, 2023 by Brian Alan Burhoe

Pet apparel. “Meet Our Models – Bella, Tilly & Rusty!” “Accessories. Reversible Small Dog Bandanas. Stylish Necktie Scarves. Online Pet Store. Pet Apparel. Handcrafted Pet Clothing. Big Dog Clothing. Smart Cat Gear. Etsy.” It’s 2023 and “Pet Care” is the … Continue reading →