Tag: Pepsi
At Big Al’s – Dann Alexander and Chad Mitchell
Please welcome Chad Mitchell, one of my oldest friends as we co-write a tribute to one of our favourite hometown stores. There were many locally owned stores in our hometown throughout the 1980’s and 1990’s, but none of them had the charm and longevity of Big Al’s Convenience in the North end of New Glasgow, […]
Morning Sodas
My earliest memories of soda sipping revolved around a community rink. After spending some time on the ice, I remember my parents going to a machine with coins in hand. The sequence even stands out to me. One coin, then two at the same time for some reason. Brother would get a Pepsi while I […]
The Grand Mother of Grand Central
This picture speaks more than a thousand words. It could represent the book cover of an entire collection of conversations and general memories I’ve had with my Dad’s parents. The long side yard that took up the majority of their property was many things. It was a yard to run and play in. It was […]
Tea & Sandwiches at Grand Central
It’s one of those mornings. Maybe it’s one of those weeks. Certainly would be a good day to land at Grand Central for lunch. Man, I reflect fondly on those times. Grand Central refers to a home in Trenton where my Grandfather still lives, the home he shared with my Grandmother for much of their […]
The Pursuit of Pursuits
This writing tatt is very significant to me. I asked hometown New Glasgow Nova Scotia tattoo artist Brian Mackenzie if he could draw up something reflective and symbolic of writing, include a quill pen and the hand-written word “Solitude”. This is the brilliant design he came up with, now on my right arm. “Solitude” is also the title […]
Dann Alexander 