OK, so today starts the official day that the holidays are over. No more putting things off and eating snacks and treats. I never get excited to de-Christmas here, but I’m feeling more ready this year since I have big plans to do a major de-clutter. I am still hosting […]
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We have all heard the term “NIMBY” – Not In My Back Yard. It is a growing problem in Ontario for electrical generation. When the Ford government came into power in 2018, it gave municipalities across the province the ability to veto electrical generation projects, when the government rescinded the […]
The Seniors Committee from the LaVallee Municipality, held a planning meeting, on Monday January 8th. Many ideas were shared for events into March. The first two being a Coffee Break Afternoon on both January 16 and 30. This gathering for seniors 55 plus will take place at the Devlin Hall […]
The past year involved a lot of traveling for me. Looking back I wondered why on earth I bothered, then I found this old column from 2010, so like many an old toot, I used it to refresh my memory. I can almost hear my late wife, Norma, the Pearl […]
I often search in my reading for those who focus on solutions to poverty and homelessness. I quietly hope for ideas to find their way into reality, which brought me to the brainstorm of Marcel LeBrun in Fredericton, New Brunswick. LeBrun made his fortune in the tech industry with partners […]
Since we are in the middle of winter, this is the ideal moment to infuse some bold flavors into your home menu. The joy of indulging in a bowl of comfort food is unparalleled during the chilly weather, and adding a touch of spice can elevate the experience even further. […]
The recently elected Seniors Committee along with assistance from LaVallee council will be meeting on January 8, to plan upcoming events for January and into the coming months. Events will be planned around the upcoming renovations to the Devlin Hall that will be starting soon. Sincere sympathy to the family […]
The first time a hockey game reached into my chest and captured my heart was Canada versus Russia. No, not that one, although there are also many people who can share my emotions from one powerful night in Winnipeg. It was 1967, the finale of a six-day tournament that launched […]
Some of my best ice fishing memories are from fishing over the holidays while I was still in high school. It was during that time when we first started using GPS and mapping to find our spots as well as sonar to watch our baits and find fish. The part […]
The Christmas tree is down. The Christmas ornaments around the house have been safely stored until next November. I could pick up all the outdoor lights but will leave them through the historic Ukrainian Christmas. 2023 has come to an end and we have welcome in 2024. As I look […]
As we hit another New Year’s I was reviewing past resolutions and found this gem from 2013 in the files. My late wife, The Pearl of the Orient, took her diet and exercise seriously. As her life partner I was subjected to her enthusiasm on the subject. As she headed […]
I put a little spin on Christmas this year, an impromptu, spontaneous kind of spin; the kind of spin one would avoid if given the chance. But it was a learning opportunity. I went all out for Christmas dinner this year. For two straight days I prepared – cutting up […]
