“I am not a genius, but rather I am not stupid. If I see something that works, I let it work.”
Columns
Polarized people
There is a saying that opposites attract. We know this saying is true if you’re working with magnets. However, with people and relationships, it is complicated.
If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it
The dreamer is always thinking about what is next. What could be. What if we made that just a little bit better? Temper that with a stoic rationalist who, even with reams of information at their fingertips that indicates better is possible, decides to stick with what is working right now. There are
Local news is still readily available online, despite the efforts of Meta and Google
Well, we knew it was going to happen, and it finally has. Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has started blocking Canadian news from its social media platforms.
‘The more innocuous the name of a weapon, the more hideous its impact’
In my nearly two decades of writing a regular column, I can’t recall ever penning a historical commentary on the Vietnam War.
The Canadian scorpion?
When it comes to insects, by no means do I consider myself an expert.
Main street at lunchtime is not a speedway
Most of us have had the experience of travelling along a road a wee bit over the posted limit, and having someone blaze past as if we were standing still.
Acknowledge the wrong, take steps to repair and forgive
Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God. Matthew 5:9.
Empowerment
Friends, It wasn’t until It Takes A Village started several years ago, that I personally began to better understand the ways in which women in our community are exploited and live in fear for their safety and wellbeing.
Claiming the poets of Bruce County
Among Bruce County poets, two names stand out. I’m not speaking of James Stark of Paisley, or Robert Graham of Lucknow, or Mary Stinson of Ripley, or Pearl McKelvie Paterson Kerr of Chesley, poets all. But rather one woman and one man, whose verse achieved national recognition.
Watermelon and corn
We have been through a period of high heat and now I am confident that it is over. We know that fall is coming soon because the corn on the cob season is upon us. Today, I started to husk fresh cobs to freeze for great corn all winter, plus one for dinner.
Watching my life flash before my eyes… again
A mere 54 weeks ago, I wrote in this space about having a moment where you feel like your life is flashing before your eyes.
‘Toto, I have a feeling we are not in Kansas anymore’
We may have escaped the worst of forest fires and flooding, but recent weather events in this part of Canada have some of us thinking about cows – namely airborne cows, from tornadoes.
Impact of Wescast layoffs to be felt for long time to come
It sucks. There is no way to sugar coat it, no way to make it sound better than it is, other than to say it sucks. The layoffs at Wescast, announced last week, suck.
A matter of building co-operation
Build it and they will come.