I have not been politically active since I was a young mother in 1971, but for this coming election, I feel that it is doubly important that all of us be educated voters. We’re only two days into this campaign. Most of what we are hearing is the party leaders slamming each other. Personally, I…

I have not been politically active since I was a young mother in 1971. This year, and this election, I feel that it is important that all of us be educated voters. We’re only two days into this campaign and mostly we are hearing the party leaders slamming each other. Personally I am more interested…

Sept 10  Day 12 Today we travelled from Saskatoon to Edmonton. Once again our hearts were captured by the endless carpet of mature golden wheat that spread out before us and broken occasionally by lush river valleys. Although we had risen at a reasonable hour, we were late leaving. I needed to prepare and email…

One thing the internet does is bring reviews to our fingertips. Reviews, positive or negative, are powerful in today’s world.  We need a new roof. Who do we hire? In the past we would have called friends for their recommendations. Today, we surf the internet for roofing companies. The wise customer will look beyond the…

Last fall when we re-sodded the back yard, our garden swing was left leaning up against the side of the house. This spring I suggested, “Let’s give that old swing away. We never use it.” Tom frowned, “Maybe.“ A few weeks later, I stood on our freshly painted deck and said, “Let’s try that old…

I’m having a grand time with my sisters, swimming in the club pool for an hour each day, sightseeing, walking, lunches out, and movies back at Gayles. This is our yearly sisters’ week. It’s great. My new cover photo was taken at Goderich beach. Gayle brought her scooter so we could wander the downtown hub….