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Companion background for Neil McTaggart’s Crossing: the real family history, Kilbirnie mill housing, and Scottish emigration context behind the fictional story.
Right, Today we’re going to talk about Neil McTaggart.
Now, some of you know that I’ve been writing a story, and you’ve been reading it on my blog and hearing it on YouTube.
Continue reading “The Real Neil McTaggart (Bio.) | The Man behind the Story Podcast 1099”Part 2 of Neil McTaggart’s Crossing. Neil arrives in Halifax, travels west, and meets his uncle Robert in Ontario. A historical fiction audio story about Scottish emigration, Canada, family, and belonging.
by Joseph McTaggart
The ship groaned as it pushed into Halifax Harbour, cutting through a pale morning mist. Neil stood near the rail, coat buttoned high against the cold, his fingers wrapped around a small stone in his pocket. The stone was smooth and grey, polished by sea air and worry — a gift from his mother.
Continue reading “Neil McTaggart’s Crossing (2): A Story of 1920s Scottish Emigration to Canada (Podcast 1097)”Hi Everyone, Thanks for stopping by my site.
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Part 1 of Neil McTaggart’s Crossing. Neil leaves Scotland for Canada and begins the crossing that changes his life. A historical fiction audio story about Scottish emigration, Canada, family, and belonging.
Let’s be honest: British food doesn’t have the best reputation. Around the world, people make jokes about it—and often, those jokes are true. In the UK, we eat a lot of boring, brown food. We also have strange habits when it comes to meals. And worst of all? Most of us don’t even realise there’s a problem. We think we’re doing fine.
Continue reading “1084 British Food Explained: Why Is It So Bad?”