Author Archives: edward.sampson

The Fish await my arrival. circa 2011 The Yellow Bench Stories There are many things to look forward to each and every year and the opening of fishing season is definitely high on my list. The seasons might change, our … Continue reading →

Please don’t spray circa 2006 The Light When travelling I have always tried to avoid the guided tour. My preference has always been to discover new things on my own when ever possible. Its not that I am antisocial but … Continue reading →

circa 2000   Driving to Halifax is not my favourite way to spend a day. Even the thought of dropping into one of the 645 Tim Horton’s between Truro and Halifax is not reason enough to leave my dog Murphy … Continue reading →

circa 2008 The Light We had friends in last night to devour lobsters and the other healthy ingredients that make up a memorable kick off dinner for the 2008 summer. As usual little remains as evidence that the lobsters made … Continue reading →

The Most Likely to Succeed The Yellow Bench Stories circa 2010/11 Hurricane Irene was here last night, she didn’t leave much rain but her powerful winds are still uprooting trees on Main Street. I said that I would sit at … Continue reading →

The Light circa 2002   I can’t remember a time when music was not part of my life. I don’t mean that I can play any instrument or that I can even sing in the shower but listening to music … Continue reading →

Walter is Murphy’s  Mentor The Light, circa  2005               Murphy and I went out for a walk this morning . We arrived back in South Carolina last night. My dog is no fool, he … Continue reading →

              Gardening, is it relaxation or just a battle? The Light circa 2004 Well it has been raining for several days now and I like most of you I would like to get this … Continue reading →

                                                                                                                                     Summer Wages                                                                                                                                      The Light circa 2005 The notice on the wall at the corner candy store said that the summer job offered 50 cents a day plus tips. I was only 12 but my addiction to comic books … Continue reading →