Colour of Outdoors by Mandy Ford

  • An open letter to the Minister of Environment for Newfoundland Labrador

    Dear Minister Trimper, and all concerned parties; I am writing in regards to the proposed site for the collective garbage disposal for Labrador’s south coast. While the idea of a mass site with adequate storage and separation of waste for… more ›

  • Solo Artist.

    Since the writing of my last few posts my iMac’s hard drive has failed and I’ve lost 11 years worth of my photography. For the time being, the only photos I have are the ones that exist on this blog… more ›

  • In response to the closure of 54 libraries

    Libraries are worlds where ideas are born. Today the Newfoundland Labrador government, in an attempt to save money, announced the upcoming closure of over HALF of this provinces libraries. Fifty-four (54!) libraries will close. The library is one of the very… more ›

  • Knitted Love

    My Mom and my Aunt Lucy are true artists. Every now and then I’ll receive a ‘care package’ from my hometown and it’ll be full of baked goods, bottled moose and jam, chocolate, and something that’s been hand knit by… more ›

  • Adventures in Watercolor

    I’ve taken a renewed interest in watercolor paintings lately as a part of making my 2016 more creative. I paint one or two a day and try to write even though I have no motivation inspiration. One little thing I… more ›

  • #thirty

    You’re only as old as you feel. I feel 16. I feel like I’m the same kid that stargazed in the snow on the side of a mountain with her best friend, until midnight, with a Yamaha Venture running board… more ›

  • In closing…

    A part of me feels like 2015 flew by, and part of me feels like it dragged on forever. It has come time for me to reflect upon the years accomplishments, as I do every year at this time (although this… more ›

  • Classic fill-in, 3 Things

    Three names I go by 1. Mandy 2. Mannemo 3. Man-panda Three places I lived 1. Corner Brook 2. Stephenville Crossing 3. Goose Bay Three places I have worked 1. Destination Labrador 2. Labrador Motors 3. Blizzard Corporation Three things… more ›

  • December 13 in pictures

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  • Question and suggestion

    Question: How do YOU start a conversation? Suggestion: If someone asks you, “How are you?” be as honest as you can be with tact. When people respond, “Good, you?” it’s simply a pattern and is just as effective as being… more ›