Sitting under a stifling sun in a polluted central Mexico city known for manufacturing leather shoes, I leaned over to the woman who has been at my side for more than five decades now and uttered this unlikely and profound statement: “There is nowhere in the world I would rather […]
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Of all the great things related to fishing that excite me, getting to fish and explore new water is at the top of the list. Especially when the fishing is really good. This past weekend my brother Ben and I teamed up to fish the 2nd Annual Whitedog Kickin’ Bass Fish […]
Walking through a warehouse store the other day, a package of frozen meatballs caught my attention. I said to my wife, “I wonder how many people actually buy these?” A small discussion between her and I, surrounding this topic, ensued. I love meatballs in pasta dishes, sandwiches, soups, stews, and […]
This is the time of year when many gardeners start to lose their enthusiasm for gardening and yard chores, but the actions you take now, can affect the success of your garden next season. The Flower Garden: Watering in the perennial garden is a must. Although perennials may be slowing […]
All squash are pumpkins, but not all pumpkins are squash. Pumpkins are gourds you grow that primarily wind up as jack-o-lanterns and then spend the rest of the fall and most of the winter rotting on your doorstep. Squash on the other hand are delicious vegetables you lovingly nurture in […]
Thanksgiving day is Monday ( October 11th ). One thing definitely to be thankful for is that we are able to get together much easier then last Thanksgiving. Thanks to medical changes with Covid. Here’s hoping everyone enjoys their weekend, enjoying our new normal. Enjoy family, friends and a delicious […]
Marnie and I have been travelling to visit relatives that we have not seen in the past three years. We would have travelled last year to visit her mother and brother and their children but Covid made travel feel unsafe. We enjoy travelling in late September and early October because […]
The first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation has come and gone. I donned my orange t-shirt. I read from my copy of the Final Report of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada, Summary published in 2015; something I try to do every day. I listened to speakers and […]
This is Ontario Agriculture Week! Though I think we should celebrate our industry all year long, things are ramped up this week! It is a special time to think about the acres that are cared for by our producers, the abundance of food produced, the employees in our industry, and […]
When I was on the football beat in Montreal, one of the head coaches I encountered was Al Bruno, whenever his Hamilton Tiger-Cats were in town. I thought he was gruff, mildly co-operative and looking like a man who wished he could be anywhere but talking to football reporters. It […]
A couple of weeks back when this latest run of beautiful, unseasonably warm weather started I figured I would take advantage of if by getting on the water and put in some long days fishing. I have continued the trend for a couple of weeks and it looks like we […]
There are a few common mistakes that gardeners make when installing mulch prod- ucts. Review the following tips so you don’t make these mistakes too. Improper Mounding Be careful to ensure that the layer of mulch is not too thick around the tree and piled up against the stem. This […]
