Miramichi Blog

Although she is usually on the other side of the camera, I was able to take this snapshot of Helen Jones and her gorgeous bulbs.




"So many men, so little time"


One of a Kind - Uniquely Crafted Jewelry, created by Hazel Whalen


Original scenic artwork by Rob McGowan


Shawndra Dunn from Beeswax Blends


"From the Galley" - Lynn and Loisanne Gregan of Hardwicke

Misty Morning

If you were out & about yesterday morning, and anywhere near the river, you'll recognize these spectacular scenes provided to us by the morning mist. The Squire was up early as usual and shared his pics with us.







Below is a photo that Squire took last year on a similar morning.

Stacy's picture taking is contagious, but i just couldn't resist.
Did any one happen to look out at the sky around 7:30 on Saturday night.
It was beautiful. These are three pictures taken less than a minute apart in the same spot.

It's the Law

The Law of Attraction states that you'll attract to your life whatever you give your attention, energy and focus to, whether wanted or unwanted--emphasis on the unwanted.

The "vibes" that you put out into the Universe (also called vibrations) are either negative vibes or positive vibes, and at every moment, the Law of Attraction is responding to the vibes you are offering by giving you more of the same, whether wanted or unwanted.

If you are curious about what it is that you are offering vibrationally in any area of your life, you simply need to take a look at that area and see what you're getting. it's a perfect match.

Placing your attention, energy and focus on the negative aspects of some people in your life brings you more of the same. Simply put, that's the Law of Attraction at work.

When you shift your attention to the kinds of people you DO want in your life, that shift, coupled with your clear desire to STOP attracting negative people into your life, will set the energy in motion for new results to show up.

When you shift from what you don't want, to what you do want, your vibration changes. And know this-you can only hold one vibration at a time! The Law of Attraction is always matching your vibration in any given moment.

Excerpt from THE LAW OF ATTRACTION
by Michael J. Losier

We received the following submission to the Mighty Miramichi photo gallery along with this note. I just had to share.

Visited your wonderful town this summer....loved it! Favorite thing was tubing down the Sou'West Miramichi River. Hope to visit again soon.

Dirk shared this article with us here at the office, and now I'm sharing it with you...

Six Behaviors that Increase Self-Esteem by Denis Waitley

Following are six behaviors that increase self-esteem, enhance your self-confidence, and spur your motivation. You may recognize some of them as things you naturally do in your interactions with other people. But if you don't, I suggest you motivate yourself to take some of these important steps immediately.

First, greet others with a smile and look them directly in the eye. A smile and direct eye contact convey confidence born of self-respect. In the same way, answer the phone pleasantly in the office and at home, and when placing a call, give your name before asking to speak to the party you want to reach. Leading with your name underscores that a person with self-respect is making the call.

Second, always show real appreciation for a gift or complement. Don't downplay or sidestep expressions of affection or honor from others. The ability to accept or receive is a universal mark of an individual with solid self-esteem.

Third, don't brag. It's almost a paradox that genuine modesty is actually part of the capacity to gracefully receive compliments. People who brag about their own exploits or demand special attention are simply trying to build themselves up in the eyes of others - and that's because they don't perceive themselves as already worthy of respect.

Fourth, don't make your problems the centerpiece of your conversation. Talk positively about your life and the progress you're trying to make. Be aware of any negative thinking, and take notice of how often you complain. When you hear yourself criticize someone - and this includes self-criticism - find a way to be helpful instead of critical.

Fifth, respond to difficult times or depressing moments by increasing your level of productive activity. When your self-esteem is being challenged, don't sit around and fall victim to "paralysis by analysis." The late Malcolm Forbes said, "Vehicles in motion use their generators to charge their own batteries. Unless you happen to be a golf cart, you can't recharge your battery when you're parked in the garage!"

Sixth, choose to see mistakes and rejections as opportunities to learn. View a failure as the conclusion of one performance, not the end of your entire career. Own up to your shortcomings, but refuse to see yourself as a failure. A failure may be something you have done - and it may even be something you'll have to do again on the way to success - but a failure is definitely not something you are.

Even if you're at a point where you're feeling very negatively about yourself, be aware that you're now ideally positioned to make rapid and dramatic improvement. A negative self-evaluation, if it's honest and insightful, takes much more courage and character than the self-delusions that underlie arrogance and conceit. I've seen the truth of this proven many times in my work with athletes. After an extremely poor performance, a team or an individual athlete often does much better the next time out, especially when the poor performance was so bad that there was simply no way to shirk responsibility for it.

Disappointment, defeat, and even apparent failure are in no way permanent conditions unless we choose to make them so. On the contrary, these undeniably painful experiences can be the solid foundation on which to build future success

Today the Mighty Miramichi crew, and friends, beat a trail for Saddler's Café for another birthday party. ..*shoot, I keep forgetting to get a picture of the food...


Thanks Tim for taking our picture and good luck on your first day of work!

Cheers to the birthday girl!
We had...Chicken Enchiladas, Italian Meatball Panini, Grilled Chicken Sandwich, New Brunswick Potato Tarts... and for dessert, Blueberry/Apple Crisps and Butterscotch Butterscotch Cake. Everything was delicious as usual!

Baby, my cat, is enjoying the last few days of summer...

She rolls on command.

Santa Claus On the River!
A lot of people turned out at Richie Wharf last weekend to see the tall ship Europa, even Santa Claus!


Our friend Cindy was there with her two adorable kids and sent us these great shots!