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Going up? Fears of the Highest Kind
I’ve always had a fear of flying. The very thought of a huge hunk of metal hurling its way across the sky has always seemed… Read More »Going up? Fears of the Highest Kind
What’s in YOUR backyard?
Well folks, its Tourism week in Newfoundland and Labrador. All across this great province, there will be activities and events that showcase our gorgeous island… Read More »What’s in YOUR backyard?
Just say Thank you!
On my travels in this new world of art, I’ve noticed something a bit disturbing about myself and also in a lot of other people… Read More »Just say Thank you!
My S-s-secret – Communication breakdown
As a child, I was always pretty quiet. I preferred the back of the room and not being the centre of attention. One of my… Read More »My S-s-secret – Communication breakdown
Just a card- Do YOU support your own?
“If everyone who’d complimented our beautiful gallery had bought just a card we’d still be open.” When I read a recent blog post by shopkeepers… Read More »Just a card- Do YOU support your own?
How to Mom, my version
Nobody gives you a user manual when you become a parent. There is no class you can take to prepare you for the endless situations… Read More »How to Mom, my version
The Story of ‘We’
Anybody who’s been to an event where BPA is set up, will have found out that, although it is called Bobbi Pike Art, this whole… Read More »The Story of ‘We’
Why does Bobbi Pike put three crows in every painting??
Most BPA fans know that there are 3 Crows hidden in each of my paintings. Some of the crows are easy to find, but others… Read More »Why does Bobbi Pike put three crows in every painting??
November 11th 2017- Lest we forget.
Nannies Poppies- Courage. Respect. Sacrifice. Nannies Poppies is my tribute to Remembrance Day and also Memorial Day here in Newfoundland (July 1st). My tribute to… Read More »November 11th 2017- Lest we forget.
Imagine your surprise…..
You open your eyes tomorrow morning, grab a coffee and settle yourself down at your breakfast table. You begin to say good morning, but are… Read More »Imagine your surprise…..
Christmas VS. Remembrance Day??
There has been much debate online lately, regarding whether its acceptable to pull out the Christmas gear before November 11th. This includes decoration, advertisements and… Read More »Christmas VS. Remembrance Day??
Composting 101- Its easy being green!!
Back in the days of our parents and grandparents, nobody knew anything about greenhouse gasses and global warming. Back then their meat or fish wasn’t… Read More »Composting 101- Its easy being green!!
F Words- Funerals, feuds and family
Funerals are funny things. Well, not in the ‘ha ha’ sense of funny, but funny in the odd type of way. Let me try to… Read More »F Words- Funerals, feuds and family
Mother’s Day; Forgetting, remembering and celebrating
Before my Mom’s death, I worried if I would have any grieving left in my body for her. She was unwell for so long, and… Read More »Mother’s Day; Forgetting, remembering and celebrating
While I lay Sleeping; 13 years later- Nine/Eleven, Two thousand and One
I slept through the event that changed the world. I had just gotten off work at 8am, after working the graveyard shift and came right… Read More »While I lay Sleeping; 13 years later- Nine/Eleven, Two thousand and One
Newfoundland- isms
I recently wrote a blog post and used the word “Swalley”. Afterwards a good friend of mine from the USA commented that she loved the… Read More »Newfoundland- isms
Surviving May 24 in Newfounland
They tell me the very first time I was camping I was only 3 months old. I can picture it now; my parents, my two… Read More »Surviving May 24 in Newfounland