The past week went by in a blur for me but it was one of the highlights of my life. I participated in my first-ever pro-level bass tournament, fishing the FLW Tour Open at Lake Okeechobee in Florida. The past week included a three-day practice period where I had my […]
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I read the obituaries. Not often, but sometimes. I see a life I knew, or knew of, that ended and I ache for those who are obligated to carry on. I see the commercials on TV that warn us to “Make death wait.” But sometimes death won’t wait; death just […]
In the home I grew up in, the use of vulgar language was never tolerated. Even the use of descriptive terms to identify bodily functions would result in a strong verbal reprimand. We used numbers instead to describe those functions. As I grew up, other words came to our attention […]
One of the most important issues to me is consumer awareness of hydro and natural gas retailers. Energy retailers are privately-owned companies that buy electricity or natural gas and then resell it to homeowners at a profit. Unlike public utilities, where the price is regulated and based on the cost […]
This past week was not a good one for Stephen Harper’s government, but it was far worse for Canadians who take their citizenship and rights seriously and for seniors and “baby boomers” with lower-than-average incomes. The week began with revelations that the Harper government has hit new heights, or should […]
It would seem that “The Year of Magical Thinking” by Joan Didion now sits at the top of my read list, up 60 rows from where it sat below “The Complete Bartender” by Robyn M. Feller. Up until Jan. 19, I was entrenched in “The Sisters Brothers” by Patrick DeWitt, […]
My first “baby” arrived over the weekend so now things have started. I have a fair number of cows very close to calving, so all you can do is keep a close eye on them. I do find myself almost nervous at the beginning—it’s like you forget what it’s all […]
By Gary Sliworsky
Ag rep, Emo
Ag rep, Emo
Calving time is very near or started already for some, and with it comes some calving problems. Some of these problems are caused by physical misalignment in utero and are unavoidable. However, problems caused by breeding large-birthweight bulls to heifers or small cows, and calving over-finished heifers, can be prevented. […]
It’s something I’ve been planning for over the past couple of months: my trip to Lake Okeechobee, Fla. for my first FLW Tour bass tournament. This week, I finally was able to get on the water to practice for the biggest tournament that I’ll have ever been involved in. The […]
There’s something to be said about playing at home come playoff time: relaxing in your own bed, not worrying about having “bus legs,” and relaxing in the friendly confines of your own facilities before the game begins. It’s a great luxury to have, and it certainly will be something the […]
Valentine’s Day is still two weeks away but already the thoughts of doing something special for my wife are bouncing around in my head. As a romantic holiday, Valentine’s Day often includes gifts of roses, chocolates, and perfume. La Place Rendez-Vous and La Flambée each have created their own special […]
Well, we now have the long month of January in and we really had some pretty fair weather. I always remember Nanny saying, “January is such a long cold month; it’s good to have it behind you!” Bud and Charlie (my great-uncles) always made note that once you hit February, […]
