I’ve made good on the “Jumpstart to Summer” theme. At this moment, I am more tired than the most tired person on the planet, but I feel like a million bucks. I sucked the marrow out of a three-day weekend, and every used-up muscle and aching joint is a reminder […]
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I’ve become a bird-watcher, although there should be a category of bird-watchers that are merely referred to as bird-lookers. I consider bird-watchers to be a dedicated, informed group who know their “stuff”—who can spot a Cerulean Warbler from 100 feet and then recite that particular bird’s habitat, diet, and shoe-size. […]
I write my column this week from Chattanooga, Tenn., where I’m spending some time fishing at Lake Chickamauga—site of the final FLW Tour tournament at the end of June. I decided to stay down south until after the next event taking place next week at Grand Lake, Okla. and figured […]
Prior to the start of the Emo Walleye Classic, many anglers were expecting some big bags to be weighed in during the course of the two-day event. But as they were minutes away from starting Friday morning, the general consensus suddenly was that it might be tough sledding for everyone […]
First, in case you hadn’t noticed, the drought in the district of the past year has ended—I think. That out of the way, let’s look at the wonders of modern plumbing: the hot shower. You are worn out, tired, sore, dirty, and there is nothing quite like a long, hot […]
There is quite a scandal going on in Ottawa right now and I have two opinions on it. I’ll get to those two thoughts further down, but here is a quick look at the “Senate Scandal Timeline” as compiled by the CBC. It hopefully will explain what has happened on […]
It’s been quite a long time since my years began in September and ended in May. But for most of my life, that was the case. First as a student and two short stints as a teacher. Then, after a 25-year hiatus, as a student again. And for many years, […]
With the way the sports calendar is lined up, the final weekend of May proves to be one of the most eventful and exciting over the course of the entire year. Locally, the Emo Walleye Classic will be held this Friday and Saturday in what is the official kick-off for […]
“SMH.” For those of you who have not yet been sucked into the vortex of cellphone texting and Internet acronyms, the three consonants stand for “Shake My Head.” The letters also represent an Australian newspaper known as the Sunday Morning Herald, and likely also are a short form for other […]
I can’t believe how many people I spoke with who said we should expect this type of weather for our long weekend and opening of fishing season! I had big fencing plans for the weekend, but it certainly hasn’t been the most enjoyable time to be outside. The good part […]
The fourth stop on the 2013 FLW Tour took place this past weekend at Alabama’s Lake Eufaula. My dad travelled south with me for this event to help me practice, and he also participated in the co-angler division of the tournament. After the weather got us the previous weekend on […]
Last Wednesday (May 15), I rose during Question Period to ask the government why the Ministry of the Environment was unnecessarily delaying the Rainy River Gold Project. For months the company had been trying to receive MoE approval for the terms of references for its environmental assessment, without any luck. […]
