Welcome to The Rock Blog
The Rock Blog is where the untold tales of Newfoundland come out to play, spun by a journalist who has a knack for sniffing out feature stories about the Rock's culture, arts, small business, lifestyle, events, and sports communities. It's the go-to gossip gazette where the island's whispers and wonders get the spotlight.
Newfoundland, affectionately dubbed 'The Rock,' isn't just your average island. Oh no, it's the heavyweight champion of islands, where the ground is more rock than soil. It's like the Earth decided to do some landscaping, ran out of greenery, and thought, "Eh, let's just throw in an extra-large rock garden and see if anyone notices." But why stop at 'The Rock'? Because when you're home to boulders that have seen more history than a dusty old library book, you've earned the nickname.
Newfoundlanders are so rock-solid that they use pebbles for pillows and boulders for backrests. If you listen closely, it's the kind of place where the cliffs and stones will tell you tales older than your great-great-great-grandma's secret cookie recipe.
Then it's the scenery. The island is a wild mix of craggy landscapes, thick forests, and ancient granite. It's like Mother Nature's own rock collection!
But "The Rock" isn't just about the geography. It's also a shout-out to the tough-as-nails folks who live there. You've got to be as hardy as a mountain goat to thrive in this rugged terrain.
And get this - the province is a treasure trove of unique geological goodies. We're talking rocks so old, they've seen more birthdays than your great-great-great-grandma, and the earliest evidence of multicellular life on Earth. Plus, its spot way out in the North Atlantic makes it feel like you're living on the edge of the world.
So, when someone calls Newfoundland "The Rock," they're nodding to the island's rocking features and the rock-solid spirit of its people. It's a term of affection that shows how much Newfoundlanders love their rocky home. Rock on, Newfoundland!
Whether you're a true-blue Newfoundlander, a "come from away,” or a homesick expat - especially if you're the latter (aww, chin up, me, son!) - strap in for a wild ride! We're about to plunge into the epic awesomeness of Newfoundland right here on the Rock Blog. Let's get this party started!