It isn’t easy to let go of the people you love. Not even when you should. But it’s necessary. Personally, I first learned about letting go in 1957. My father was still a young man. Age 62 to be exact. And it was unbelievably hard to let go. How could […]
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Redpolls are sort of dumpy, little sparrow-like birds. They’re brownish, streaked on the sides, have fluffy feathers, and are distinguished by red caps (“poll” is an old English word for the top of the head). Quite a few of the male birds also have pink breasts. There actually are two […]
By Perry Good
Outdoors Pro-Mo
Outdoors Pro-Mo
On a recent trip to Canada, I was reminded we all have to take some time out of our busy lives to rest and recharge those “internal batteries.” Nature, time, and patience are the three best physicians. I enjoy being outdoors and I am truly amazed at the beauty nature […]
Holiday is a splendid word. It makes you think of turkey and dressing with all the trimmings. And playing with your cousins at Grandma’s house. Holiday is a word that’s all sugar and spice. All smiles and laughter. Song and friendly conversation. Surprises and good feelings. Gift packages with big […]
“Confessions of a Workaholic” is a book I could easily have written. For as long as I can remember, I’ve loved my work. It’s been easy for me to take work home and burn the midnight oil. To say yes when I really should say no. Or to skip a […]
Nearly all childhood unintentional shooting deaths occur in or around the home. And most of those involve firearms that have been loaded and accessible to children. The big problem in Canada and the United States is that many children between the ages of five and 14 have died from unintentional […]
If one part of your body could be said to be the centre of life, it would have to be your heart.This organ works steadily all of your life, pumping blood through your whole system. All parts of your body live because your heart keeps working. Your heart is a […]
How many birds could you possibly see in Northwestern Ontario? Well, it takes quite a bit of looking to find a sensible answer to this question but here goes my estimate. According to “Birds of Canada” (Godfrey), about 518 species of birds have been seen in Canada. This includes a […]
By Sam Anderson
Outdoors Pro-Mo
Outdoors Pro-Mo
It’s been said by experts in marketing trends that if you try to look ahead two years to predict what will be the hottest-selling item, you’ll be wrong. That’s because nine times out of 10, it hasn’t even been invented yet! In the outdoor world, changes and innovations typically burst […]
Hallowe’en is nearing and most children are thinking of pumpkins, costumes, and treats. Hallowe’en is a fun time and, as a parent, I look forward to it. But we all must understand something–Hallowe’en poses the danger of ignition of children’s costumes. While this is a rare event, the risk is […]
Esox lucius. The pike family is made up of various pikes, the muskellunge, and the true pickerels (not the walleye though). The Northern Pike is, by far, the best known of the pike family. All true pikes have the same general shape. The body is long and straight, and there […]
Each year, fire kills more than 4,500 people and injures tens of thousands of others in the United States. In Canada, more than 450 people die every year and more than 3,500 people are injured. As a firefighter, I am concerned by the tragic fires that continue to claim the […]
