Alden Nowlan

At one time, I enjoyed doing caricatures. Often I linked my drawing with authors that I taught.

I particularly liked this one. Having met Nowlan on a number of occasions, I felt I knew him and that it was a good likeness.

Nowlan was a fine poet too. I think his work was liked by the students too. He also wrote short stories and was a journalist.

He was born in Stanley, not too far from Truro, but most of his working life was in New Brunswick and he had a long stint as writer-in-residence and UNB in Fredericton.

Retirement Thoughts

Yeah know, retirement isn't all that bad! Relaxing on the deck with a Clancey's. Of course, you have to hope that the hail doesn't fall and the weather doesn't change just after you're settled in. I cannot believe I've been retired for fifteen years. And I am surprised when I meet former students who have been retired for awhile. The main thing is to get involved in the community and keep doing things, particularly those things you like. Now, excuse me, I have to go for coffee with a friend and then visit the Little White Schoolhouse. (Oh, the Clancey's was yesterday afternoon - NOT this morning!) Cheers.

Davis Hall

Earlier in the Blog I have included pictures of Forrester Hall which suggest a newer look. Returning NSTC students will certainly see and feel that things have changed. So have you ? So have I. Normal college grads came to accept the NSTC campus, and you will certainly be welcome at the NSCC campus and be appreciative of their programs and activities. Wish I could take their Animation course.

When I look at Davis, however, things look pretty much the same. A newer model car out front; other than that, from the outside, you could be transported back in time. Wouldn't you like that ?