It is just a house, an old Cape Cod that was ostentatious when it was built many, many years ago. The red roof will need to be replaced. When it was first put on, my great uncle Howard was still alive and capable of roofing with the help of my husband and my brother in […]
Archives for April 2011
How to Save a Cow
Andrea K. Paterson asks, “Why, when people start avoiding animal products for ethical reasons, do they most often decide to avoid meat but still eat eggs and dairy rather than avoiding eggs and dairy but continuing to eat meat?”
Wiggin’ It
Wigs have come back into fashion as an easy, fun way to change up your look. Phyllis Wilson goes wig shopping with a wig-loving friend.
Impressions of Normandy: Part 1
Julia McLean tours a series of exhibitions in France in honour of the Impressionists. After Claude Monet and his contemporaries began painting, humans never saw their world quite the same again.
A Disappointed Writer and a Backup Plan
A writer experiences rejection from literary agents and comes up with a Plan B for to self publish his book.
Just Your Friendly Neighbourhood Grocery Store
Margaret Blackwood discovers some immature behaviour in the aisles of her local grocery store — and it’s not all coming from the kids.
Tarmac Meditations #47: A Runner’s Sightlines
Michael takes a contemplative early morning run through the mist, beneath familiar constellations.
Dog Training’s Latest Buzzword – “Balance”
Eric Brad explores how many dog trainer’s are claiming to offer “balanced dog training” when they are really adding a new buzzword to out-of-date traditional dog training techniques.
Flip Your Current Life Story Over
When you feel stuck, or caught up in the challenges of life, change the way you see the world. Literally. Nathan Thompson offers some innovative ways to gain a fresh perspective.
Cloistered Silence
In his travels, Darcy Rhyno has come upon many cloistered spaces where people throughout the ages have sought serenity and protection from the relentless noise and busyness of life. As he discovered, sometimes you can create your own cloistered space right where you live.