St. Jacob’s Market.

by Marianne Perry | Oct 16, 2017 | My Reflections

St. Jacob’s Market is Canada’s largest year-round farmer’s market. Established about forty years ago, it is located in southern Ontario approximately 122 km west of Toronto and 14km north of Waterloo. The community of St. Jacob’s has a population circa 2,000 and the...

Essaouira: The Berbers. (Part Three)

by Marianne Perry | Sep 16, 2017 | My Reflections

Essaouira, Morocco, Northern Africa? Essaouira is an ancient port in western Morocco located on the Atlantic coast. Approximately 350 km south of Casablanca, the city is partially enclosed by late 18th century fortified walls. While exploring Morocco, I spent time...

Essaouira: A Place awaiting a Story. (Part Two)

by Marianne Perry | Aug 17, 2017 | My Reflections

Essaouira, Morocco, Northern Africa? Essaouira is an ancient port in western Morocco located on the Atlantic coast. Approximately 350 km south of Casablanca, the city is partially enclosed by late 18th century fortified walls. With a current population around 75,000...

Essaouira: A Place awaiting a Story. (Part One)

by Marianne Perry | Jul 16, 2017 | My Reflections

As an author, I hunt for interesting locales. I’ve cited Mackinac Island, Michigan, USA in a previous blog and this is Part One on Essaouira, Morocco, Northern Africa. Roses were in bloom the March I travelled there. Why Essaouira, Morocco, Northern Africa? Essaouira...

The Lilacs of Mackinac Island

by Marianne Perry | Jun 15, 2017 | My Reflections

As an author, I am always on the hunt for interesting locales to set my writing. Over the years, I have often visited Mackinac Island with friends. It has proven a delightful place with myriad experiences and I’ve added it to the list of potential sites for future...