If being housebound during COVID-19 does only one thing, it isolates me to the point I poke through a bunch of my old computer files. Here’s one, I’m glad I did not delete My wife the Pearl of the Orient and I have invested a lot of years and substantial […]
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It is surprising how some jobs you once detested help break the monotony of daily life under the COVID-19 emergency lock downs. Take for instance the thought of snow shovelling. Under normal circumstances, I would probably have looked at it as a chore; something I had to do, but not […]
After viewing my social media apps, I can see that many of us are all doing something similar; cleaning and organizing. The theme I have seen is tossing and putting drawers and closets back in order. It feels good and it will be one of the good benefits of the […]
The African violet (Saintpaulia species) is a popular houseplant because it grows and flowers under natural or artificial light conditions found in the average home. Many different varieties, types and flower colours, that range from white, pink, lavender to vibrant purples, exist. Drainage is one of the most important considerations […]
Robin McCormick
Devlin correspondent
Devlin correspondent
Despite the COVID pandemic the Emo Food Bank has managed to supply food to those needing it. The Food Bank is available to those requiring it the first and third Wednesday of the month (with the next one January 20th.) Changes that have been made are those picking up a […]
Super Bowl Sunday is just around the corner, and although I myself am not a big sports fan, one cannot help but being inundated by the media that this annual game day is fast approaching. Chicken wings are an extremely popular appetizer, and the price of ones that are already […]
We tend to make lists this time of year with plans to better ourselves, to take up physical fitness, to stop anything that we find bothersome about ourselves, what we consider our flaws and oftentimes, said list can be very long. It’s easy to spend time thinking about what we […]
Fashion back in the day when we could go out in public without a mask. Remember when? Friday, January 30, 2009 My wife, the Pearl of the Orient is an exercise nut and she does her best to encourage me to bestir my bloated carcass. Winter at the resort in […]
Robin McCormick
Devlin correspondent
Devlin correspondent
Due to the increase in COVID cases, it was decided Crossroads and Donald Young Schools would not resume classes on January 11. At this time schools are set to resume January 25. This late opening has effected several schools in the district. This is only one circumstance that is affecting […]
I am feeling a little bit of anger. I am disappointed by residents of Fort Frances and the Rainy River District. I believe that I am not alone. We were asked by the premier of Ontario to restrict visits in our homes over the Christmas holiday season to reduce the […]
What is sometimes known as the longest month of the year, is already nearly half over! I think the weather has really helped this! Some years we are we are huddled up because the cold is too much to be outside. If you are on any social media at all […]
I have some more Gardening Guru tips to share with you as you start planning for your 2021 gardening activities. Next to irises, my next favourite perennial that easily grows in both Zones 3 and 4 are perennial poppies. As there are a few species (Oriental, Alpine, Icelandic) of perennial […]
