Canadian Geographic TRAVEL

Author, Journalist, James Raffan, has an article, THE OLD MAN AND THE RIVER, in the summer issue of Canadian Geographic Travel. While navigating the beautiful Grand River, memories of days on the water as a boy with his father return. "A sense of peace fills my soul," writes Raffan.

With tent, sleeping bag, knapsack filled with beef jerky, Triscuits and a flask of single malt, Raffan makes the week-long journey from Guelph Lake, the Speed River north of Guelph to Port Maitland on Lake Erie.

He visits The Neat Little Bookshop in Cayuga. Thank you, James.

James Raffan is the author of the best-selling books, Wild Waters: Canoeing North America's Wilderness Rivers, Emperor of the North and Fire in the Bones. He is executive director of the Canadian Canoe Museum in Peterborough, Ont.
http://www.canoemuseum.ca/
(Next time you are paddling the Grand, James, pull up onto the grassy bank; we will meet you with a Johnnie Walker Blue.)
Photo: Wind in The Willows by Lorna. Click on photo for larger image.

Your Smile for Today:

"Books are not made for furniture, but there is nothing else that so beautifully furnishes a house."

~ Henry Ward Beecher, American Clergyman, Social Reformer (1813 - 1887) Brother of Harriet Beecher Stowe who wrote Uncle Tom's Cabin.

The Neat Little Bookshop Cayuga

We are pleased to host A Special Photographic Exhibit SHADES OF BEAUTY.
An eclectic display of photos and art pencil drawings inspires the most reluctant among us to set up a home gym and examine closely our lifestyle!

We are privileged to feature Krista Schaus, professional power lifter, body builder and performance specialist. "Krista excels at inspiring others to become their best," Artist and photographer, Scott Walker

Despite her busy schedule, Krista is planning to visit the Neat Little Bookshop on Friday, May 7th. around 11:00 a.m. Come by; enjoy a cup of tea or coffee with Krista. NOTE: Friday, May 7, 11:00 a.m.

Visit Krista's website at http://www.definingedge.ca

Your Smile for Today:

"I have tried simply to write the best I can; sometimes I have good luck and write better than I can."
~ Ernest Hemingway, American writer and journalist (1899 - 1961)

Boston Marathon 2010

Congratulations, Harvey, on what we think is a truly amazing achievement! Cayuga resident, familiar face, Harvey Foote successfully ran the 42.2 km 2010 Boston Marathon. Also completing the race were his son, Harvey Jr. and his niece, Leanne Till. His grandson ran in the 5 km 'junior' run at Boston.
Harvey and his wife, Agnes,are our 'fascinating personalities' of the week. For the full story, pick up "The Haldimand Press," available at local shops.

Artist Photographer Scott Walker

Using a variety of medium including air-brush, acrylic, art pencil and photography, Scott creates a unique expression of nature and beauty.

His series, Strength and Beauty, is an interpretation of fitness and health.

Scott's moonlit landscapes of Toronto and Burlington, Ontario, revive thoughts of quiet and solitude.

We are pleased to present Scott's work at the The Neat Little Bookshop.

Wednesday to Saturday 11:00 a.m. 'til 5:00. Open Friday 'til 7:00.

Your Smile for Today:

"It is a wholesome and necessary thing for us to turn again to the earth and in the contemplation of her beauties to know the sense of wonder and humility."
~ Rachel Carson, nature writer, marine biologist best known perhaps for her articles "Silent Spring" which appeared in The New Yorker ~ later to be published as a book. (1907 - 1964) Credited for advancing the environmental movement.