I am finding the days going very fast and the weeks are passing me by quickly. We are still organizing seed, trials and weighing out seed as I can. The weighing goes quite quickly it is setting the trials up that takes the time. All our seed that is in […]
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There is heat in the sun and the first sign of spring was a dandelion pushing itself up between the cracks in the paving stones of my driveway. New green shoots of grass are growing up from the brown dead grass of last fall. The robins are in my yard […]
We know that light is life. None of us would choose to live in total darkness except perhaps those rare varieties of creatures that dwell deep in the ocean, so deep we know little about them. The trees know better than anyone the life-giving force of sunlight. They, whoever “they” […]
I am excited to announce the release of my new cookbook: From My Kitchen To Yours, with over 130 recipes. I have been working on this book for nearly the past three years and I am so excited to offer you another bound edition of my recipes. My Zoom Cooking […]
The annual, always well attended and enjoyed Emo Spring Fever Days are coming soon. This year’s three day event will happen April 18-20. Along with great store purchases, draws at many businesses and a chance to win a $1,000 in Emo Gift Certificates from local Chamber of Commerce Businesses, there […]
Ask who was the best Canadian golfer in the Masters and the response is always Mike Weir, who this week makes his 25th appearance at Augusta. The infamous Green Jacket has been in Weir’s closet since he beat Len Mattiace in a playoff to win the 2003 Masters. But is […]
It was a fun week of fishing, is the best way I could describe it. In last week’s column I mentioned that I was fishing in a tournament last week with a unique format that included no practice, no waypoints and we could not use forward-facing sonar. It was the […]
It is looking like we are going to see some rain over the next couple of days and though it will certainly makes it messy in the barn yard, it is welcome for our current dry conditions. On Saturday we heard from Teika Newton (International Watershed Coordinator) that the current […]
A free and open democracy requires strong and open debate on policies and ideas. “Axe the tax” has an easy ring to the ear and quickly denounces the carbon tax that has been implemented by the federal government. It is easily understood by Canadians and is a focal point of […]
Winnie the Pooh and I are friends and have been for as long as I can remember. We have a few things in common, one of which is we both have very good friends. He chooses not to wear pants, whereas I find the day goes much better for me […]
I proudly identify as a Scotch enthusiast, having invested both time and money in exploring the nuances of various Scottish grain whiskies. With the holiday season around the corner, I anticipate joining countless others in celebrating moments with loved ones, raising a glass (or perhaps more) of the exquisite oak-aged […]
The recently founded Seniors Committee is hosting two events this month. We’ve been having coffee gatherings for a few months, and they’ve been well attended and by the sounds of the chatter and people not seeming in a hurry to leave, I think I’m safe in saying they have been […]
