Monthly Archives: August 2020

Montreal was abuzz with excitement. Special trains carried visitors into the city to take part in the highly-anticipated Winter Carnival of 1883. The Snowshoe Club developed the idea to attract tourists into the region in the depth of winter for … Continue reading →

Jamie stepped up to sign the register. Maggie’s happiness shone brighter than the light streaming in the windows of the Congregational Church despite short daylight hours in December. His sister won the heart of Thomas Edgar Kingsland, just as her … Continue reading →

Muted noises woke Jamie as he pulled himself from a vivid dream. It took a moment to orient himself, then he shook off the drowsiness and pulled back the cover. He splashed his face and dressed in a familiar routine, … Continue reading →

“That will be $9.96, please.” The man behind the glass pane held the piece of paper stamped with black ink. “Sir, $9.96, for the ticket.” Aware now someone was speaking, Jamie shifted his gaze from the ticket to the man … Continue reading →