There is a rooster in my front yard and he seems to be calling to chickens everywhere to unite, which he does with a very loud cockle-doodle-doo from under my office window. Now I’m all for freedom of speech, and the debate on the chicken or the egg hasn’t actually […]
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As the reality of fishing in open water arrived last week, I think it’s safe to say those of us who like to fish were really excited. For anglers who like to compete in tournaments around the region, there is extra motivation at the thought of a new season. We […]
Last week in Ottawa, I brought some local history to the floor of the House of Commons while the Auditor General tabled his annual spring report on the government’s activities. I had a private member’s statement and I opted to share some local history with my fellow MPs from across […]
Charles Schultz once penned, “Life is like a 10-speed bike. Most of us have gears we never use.” I think I’m a few gearshifts ahead of the game at this point. In the past 29 days, I’ve learned about electrical panels on sailboats, deep cycle and “AGM” batteries, pintles and […]
The flyers that will be distributed later this week are filled with outdoor living items. Flowers, plants, and shrubbery, along with gardening, and yard maintenance tools, all are being advertised. If you are into boating or improving the look of your yard, the ideas are all laid out. Spring is […]
Remember the commercial from Christmas past with the “Ooh, I love Turtles,” and a provocative woman with the high-pitched voice and the look of “Gee, I’m really stupid” (don’t get me started)? Well, as yummy as those caramel-pecan-chewy treats are, and I enjoy them as much as the next person, […]
Synchronicity is a word I like, although I’m never quite sure what it means. But I do know when synchronicity happens in my own life! I still remember two amazing synchronicities I have experienced. One occurred more than 20 years ago, shortly after I began syndicating this column and I […]
The weather is looking good for this week so I’m expecting you will see many farmers rushing around with planting and spreading fertilizer. Be patient on the roads as moving this equipment around from field to field often is slow-going. Take your time and enjoy the scenery for those few […]
After much stalling and anticipation, federal Finance minister Joe Oliver finally rose in the House of Commons last Tuesday to present his budget. But it’s clear the Conservative’s only plan is to help the wealthy and pass the costs onto future generations of Canadians. After listening to the budget speech […]
The third stop on the FLW Tour took place last week at Beaver Lake in Rogers, Ark. (Rogers is the home base for the Tour’s title sponsor, Walmart, and the FLW makes Beaver an annual stop on its schedule). My past two trips to this lake went pretty good and […]
When I think about what are truly Canadian foods, I usually find myself at a loss. “Tourtiere,” a dish we often associate with Quebec, comes to mind. It is common to both Quebec and the bordering New England states, and often is associated with Christmas. It is made with finely-diced […]
I stared out longingly at my sailboat on Monday morning. It looked dejected and beaten down by the skiff of snow that covered her like a thin white layer of wax paper that weighed two tons. I’ll bet she, too, was thinking, “Really? Snow? I just want to sail.” And […]
