Aging in Place

December 1st: a wonderful warm day.

Late afternoon, went to Bridgetown. I had read in the Reader that Peter Wyman had published a new book, The Last Whale in Nova Scotia. Luck was on my side, I picked up a copy at the Endless Shores book store. Perhaps on Saturday I will get him to sign the copy at the Mad Hatter bookstore.

Previously, Wyman had published a number of separate ‘small books’. This time, he had gathered seven short stories. Before falling asleep, I had digested the first six, saving the longer, The Last Whale in Nova Scotia, for another day.

The stories took me to Delaps Cove, canoeing on the Annapolis River, Blandings turtles and Kejimkujik National Park.

Perhaps in a good way, it offers a partial explanation to the grandchildren ‘Why are Granny and Grandad living in the country, down in rural Nova Scotia? ‘

From the beginning, the book references the work of Carl Jung. I am hopeful that by the end I will have a better understanding of the ‘curious animal spirits’.

Meanwhile today, I am presented with a choice — either heading out to Annapolis Royal (book signing) or Kentville (browsing the Christmas offerings at Gaspereau Press). We went to AR; stopped at the Mad Hatter and Mare Gold.

Acknowledgements

From the Centre page of the Reader:
“Reading: reduces stress, enhances knowledge, feeds your imagination.”
Thanks to Endless Shores Books and MareGold Bookstore.

Thanks to Heather and Edward for their support and contributions.

References

Peter B. Wyman, 2023, The Last Whale in Nova Scotia: stories nurtured by curious animal spirits, Cardigan, Little and Crow Publishing, Annapolis Royal.

Postscript

I read the final story, The Last Whale in Nova Scotia, early Saturday morning. This deserves to be in its own separate book. Simply excellent. Thank you, Peter B.