Finding a topic to write a novel about can be difficult. You want something that you’re passionate about so you can stay interested, but you don’t want something that’s…
WordPress, Stop Trying to make Gutenberg Happen
February 23, 2022 Be first to comment
From the first time I tried the Gutenberg addon plugin before its official roll-out and push onto WordPress, I’ve hated it. Blocks are clunky, finicky, and make no intuitive…
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Natalie MacMaster on Fiddling and Her Cape Breton Celtic Roots
November 13, 2021 Be first to comment
Natalie MacMaster and Shaylynn Hayes from the Maritime Anchor discuss her music’s Celtic roots, and Natalie’s amazing insights on fiddle music. S: What sets fiddle music aside from the…
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In Politics
CreditVerify and The Predatory Nature of “Free Trial” Billing
September 16, 2021 Be first to comment
We’ve all had it happen. We sign up for a free trial, they take our credit card information, and then 3 months later we login to our bank and…
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Interview with Jimmy Rankin, Interviewed by Shaylynn Hayes Do you feel maritime culture has been a huge influence on your music? If so, how? Yes, definitely. I’m from Mabou,…
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How to Get the “Paleolithic Overpopulation” Dawn of Man Steam Acheivement
February 4, 2021 Be first to comment
When I wrote this post, I confess, I’d never made it to the Iron Age. In some strange self-loathing endeavour, I restarted the game in copper and decided that…
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An Interview With “Blue to Blue” Artist, Cat LeBlanc
September 21, 2020 Be first to comment
As an Acadian myself, I’m curious since you’re a LeBlanc, are your ancestors Acadian? I am Acadian on my father’s side. A LeBlanc family tragedy resulted in the language…
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Maritime Artist Kylie Fox Talks Music, Inspiration, and her Album
September 19, 2020 Be first to comment
Shaylynn Hayes interviewed maritime singer Kylie Fox about music, and her upcoming work. What was your inspiration for “Avocado”? There is a trending app my friend was using a…
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In Entertainment, Essay
Love Conquers All In Film – Even Society Changing
May 25, 2020 Be first to comment
In the Romance genre, the viewer is preconditioned to believe that love is the most important ultimate goal. Character motivations, dreams, and social backgrounds are expansive and endless, but…
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Does Isn’t It Romantic Have Heart or is it a Failure to Subvert a Genre?
May 20, 2020 Be first to comment
Isn’t It Romantic, directed by Todd Strauss-Shulson, presents itself as a romantic comedy about a woman who hates romantic comedies. Instead of aiming to be a traditional romantic comedy,…