I’m not one who thrives in large gatherings but Friday night I was glad I made the effort to show up!  Every summer I head to rural Cape Breton where I have a spot on the water, not far from my Mom’s family. She was one of seven kids so there are a lot of friends and family in the area; especially in the summer months when everyone comes home. On this night I was headed to the local hall for a fundraiser to support my cousin’s cousin who had been off work for several months due to he...