Sometimes it takes a few years, and several off-island encounters, to appreciate the many qualities of our “living” Cape Breton culture. I say living because the spirit of Cape Breton, our collective heritage, is very much in the present tense — and often shows up in unexpected ways. For example, did you know that we have a unique and colorful way of expressing beauty? A sense of belonging Let me explain. Growing up in Glace Bay, my earliest recollection of beauty was defined not by … [Read more...]