The Detective Sidekick

We both read a lot of mysteries around here, and devour the stories of many mysteries on television.

You know the plot: detective -- police or 'private eye' -- looks at the event, gathers and studies the evidence and solves the crime.
But, I ask you, Dear Reader, Where would we be without the'sidekick'?
I present three here, and others will follow.
Of course, we begin with Dr. John Watson, who wrote about the exploits of Sherlock Holmes.

Fall Colours

There are many great rewards from living in Nova Scotia: you were always within “smelling distance” of salty or fresh water, you can choose without penalty to follow a slower pace of life, and you have those beautiful Fall Colours all around you.

The Cabot Trail in Northern Cape Breton is legendary around the world for showing spectacular colours at this time of year; friends have assured us that the vistas along the Trail were just as spectacular this year.
My wife and I have just returned from our “33rd Anniversary Tour” around Western Nova Scotia (Well, rock bands can name their tours, why can't we?),