“Growing up in Petty Harbour we didn’t have much. Before we had a television or a fully functioning bathroom, our parents made sure we had a guitar, an accordion and a piano. I want to thank them for always having their priorities straight.” (Allan Doyle.) “It’s impossible to frown while listening to the fiddle.” (Comment […]
Just Keep Saying Yes: Our Trip to St. John’s, 4of4
One of the best pieces of advice for having a fun vacation that I’ve ever heard is, “Just keep saying yes.” Sometimes this will take you out of your comfort zone, your energy level, or your normal range of activity, but the chances that it will lead to fun and memorable adventures on vacation are […]
Resilience: Our Trip to St. John’s, 3of4
At his concerts, Alan Doyle introduces the song, “Laying Down to Parish,” with a story. On Fogo Island, he was at a maritime museum, and saw a piece of driftwood with names carved on it, and the words, “Laying down to parish.” Some fishers had set out one morning, and got caught on a piece […]