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Well Served
The Story:
This is Danny and Bonnie MacInnis, these folks have feed me longer than my own parents. It started with the Newfie Fries. For those who don't know I am from NFLD and that dish in particular speaks of home. So when I was waltzing down Main St. and saw on the sandwich sign outside the restaurant that they were serving my most savored meal from home I popped in and was immediately surprised at the nostalgic vibe to the whole place. The service, the seats, the sights and smells all spoke to this old school diner aesthetic that just lets your guard down.
In particular the people of the Tea Room were a class apart, there was always time for a yarn.. when you placed your order at the counter, when your food was brought to your table and when I brought my tray back. It was often the usual fare, how is your day and so on, but more often than not a personal nugget of what you were really going through would be conveyed and a closeness achieved that made these people your friends.. I am thinking of you Debbie, Mary and Margie, as well as Danny and Bonnie. Heck, I even met my lawyer here, Bill Meehan and numerous other local characters which I would later join for lunches just on a whim. This is one of my haunts where "the usual" was suffice to get an order started, and in the final months I would have the privilege of calling that same order in ahead of time and when I arrived my food was on the table within a minute and like a king I would be in and out and on with my day. But there lies the magic of the Tea Room, you never really leave, it acted as a sort of heart beat for the town and with a visit inside their walls you got a sense of the broader community.
These folks were good to their people, from Christmas Dinners for those that might not have one, to pay it forward programs they were a boon to any in need and absolutely nonchalant about all that good work, proper champions of the town.
As I setup there Facebook page Bonnie messaged me today to help in taking it down, she thanked me for being such a good customer and I felt that because they closed in my absence I wanted to request that they let me take this photo and do a little write up today. The thing is, this place was so special I needed closure, not just the place, but again with the people. So in meeting them for this photo I got to hear from them directly what it all meant.. it was about family. The place was inherited from Bonnie's parents (Kaye and Chester), all of their kids worked there over the years, and with 15 years under their belt it was time to relish in the company of the grand kids, which will total 8 in a month or so when the newest addition joins the party. Indeed, its a break that is well deserved after taking care of all of us, so well, for so long, like family.
Today as they hand the keys over to the next tenant please join me in a fond farewell, a tip of the hat, a nod and wink and a heartfelt hug onto whatever green pastures await them. Parting is such sweet sorrow, but with years of fond memories and food to draw upon the balance is overwhelmingly appreciative.
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The Dusk
The Sea
The Sly
The Sky
The Birds
The Bees
The Questions Why...
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On Top of The Mountain
The Story:
There are certain spots that when seen from a distance inspire your imagination. You start to wonder what it must be like up there... how fresh, how pristine is that valley? With a recent bout of freezing rain still clinging to the upper echelons of Whycocomagh Mountain the far off vistas inspired a tantalizing journey, a true migration into the untouched echo's of a winter in fast retreat.
My efforts were rewarded with a gilded canyon of alabaster delight, populated with tall and proud sentries keeping watch over brothers and sisters whose leaf's have yet to whisper their songs of spring. The view from up on high was powerful and all encompassing. The ice in the lake, the bay who refused their entry, the lines man has cut into the land all provide a glimpse of how tiny it can all seem when viewed on top of the mountain.
// This photo was captured on Easter Thursday, April 2nd, 2026. Your likes and comments are much appreciated to help share this unique perspective on what is likely the last of winters touch in this part of Cape Breton. ... See MoreSee Less
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Adrift
The Story:
As the winter retreated from the shores there were those left behind. Tiny vestiges of time and temperature that for some reason stayed. Perhaps they were made of tougher stuff, something on their journey hardened them, weighed them down and ultimately offered some kind of resilience. While the warmth of the day did in fact steal the horizon it did not take these islands, not yet.
// This photo was assembled from 18 free hand shots moving from left to right. If you zoom in you can see some distortion, which I attempted to mitigate but alas the hour is growing late. ... See MoreSee Less
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⛈️ If you’re in Antigonish around 6:30 PM and a random snowstorm comes out of nowhere this guy right here is the culprit, what fun! ... See MoreSee Less
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Always nice when your work inspires others, check out the comments to see Bieren's painting inspired by my photo :) ... See MoreSee Less
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Mystical Mahoney's
The Story:
The family was in need of a drive, and the 15 degree March weather could not have offered a better excuse to visit the beach. Just before we landed I requested the grace to launch the drone from an overlook and in about 15 minutes I was able to capture this series. The pastel palette of a sun near down combined with the partially melted ice trapped on the inner harbor gave such lovely textures and gradients. Looking away from the sun, and towards it were two totally different vibes and of course because I was in the air looking straight down offered its own special magic.
On the beach there was a dozen people taking it all in, a few had even started a fire to truly lay an anchor on the evening. Times like this I am very happy the ocean is only a stones throw away, alas that is the allure for most of Nova Scotia. ... See MoreSee Less
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The Beauty of Bolyston
The Story:
Twas Valentines Day and the occasion harkened a drive. It has been my experience that the undulating shores of the Guysborough coast rarely disappoints. Something seems to have paused in these parts and the pace even in passing through is slow and serene. All the better to take to the sky for a proper perspective on all that glory. ... See MoreSee Less
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Yesterday was World Wildlife Day and while I would not categorize myself as a wildlife photographer I have had the opportunity to capture a few "wild" creatures over the years. Please note that I know pigs are not wild, but the ones I included look pretty independent, lol. On a serious note, as humans we are fast cutting our legs out from underneath us by continuing to dominate wild spaces with poorly planned development. The quarterly profit cycle of corporations, whose only goal is to seek share holder return is a headless monster that sees little value in sustaining biodiversity. It is therefore incumbent on the populations that reside in various regions to fight back against senseless development and ensure all creatures have an opportunity to share the earth. While the dinosaurs show us the planet can always rebound and repopulate with life, in our window of time, it would be a great crime to rob the future generations of the awe and beauty of the wild world and where possible we must check power, and wealth seeking to preserve that to the future what the past has given to us.
// World Wildlife Day is observed annually on March 3rd. Established by the United Nations, this day celebrates the world's wild fauna and flora, aiming to raise awareness about conservation, the importance of biodiversity, and the need to fight against wildlife crime and habitat loss ... See MoreSee Less
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