One of the best things about Italian cuisine can be its simplicity, and one of the best things about staying at home is making soup. One of the commonly asked questions directed to me is for easy, fast, and delicious soup recipes. This is the one I recommend all the […]
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“Wally, you simply have to do something about your hearing,” ordered Sweetie after repeated requests for help with a chore received no response. Wally rose to comply explaining. . . to himself, wisely. . . his “hearing” was okay, it was his listening that was finely tuned. But like many […]
When my world gets heavy, when I struggle to make sense of things, when it feels as though the Earth has lost its orbit, I try to find something I can control in a world out of control, something that makes me happy, makes me feel safe. When I was […]
Survived the 2nd or was it the 3rd Day in Beijing. The food and the company remained great, but the volume of things to absorb was enough to overwhelm the senses. Simply too much to see and do. The weather was cooler and a bit overcast. It threatened to rain […]
I hope that everyone had a great Easter, despite the different times. I know many of you were missing your family and friends. If you are all safe and healthy those are the most important things. We must be thankful that most of us live where we can get outside […]
Earth Week begins and runs for a full seven days. Throughout the world “Earth Day” which has been celebrated for the past 49 years, has gone digital for the first time. Visit www.earthday.org for a whole world of digital events to join in on. Greta Thunberg, the young Swedish environmentalist […]
Nicole Renberg Jack and his scooter know where the fun is at this spring. He’s been enjoying daily walks around his neighbourhood with his Mom, while practicing safe social distancing. What is your family doing to stay healthy and active, while keeping your distance? Take a picture and send it […]
So how is that social isolation going with all? I sure miss the Debating Table at the Bakery in Rainy River but still make it in once a week to pick up supplies and a couple of fritters. Added a package of Cinnamon Buns to the larder the other day […]







