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Tools with only one use can become a hindrance
The silo is a simple invention used to store feed for winter. According to the folks at Ontario Barn Preservation, the first vertical silo in North America was built in Illinois in 1873, with the first Ontario silos built not long after.
The basics will make you better
My soccer-loving middle son, Levi, has been trying relentlessly to master ‘the rainbow’ with his soccer ball. It requires taking the ball from your heel and flicking it from behind you, over your body like the arc of a rainbow and landing it directly in front of you.
When was the last time you noticed a yellow car on the road?
A fellow by the name of James published the following on the internet. My practice is to not copy from the internet, but this was very on topic for me, so here is his comment.
PLAY REVIEW: Blyth Festival Theatre’s ‘John Ware Reimagined’ is a western rollercoaster on stage
The first scene of Blyth Festival Theatre’s rendition of John Ware Reimagined was uncomfortable to say the least, however, the show continued with cultural highs and lows, each sharing an important lesson in diversity and equality.
Light years ahead of its time
I’m sure for our more ‘experienced’ readers, the mid-1960s would be what they still consider the golden age of television.
Revisiting the dance pavilions of the Bruce coast
Those were the days – summer breezes off Lake Huron, strolling the beach as swing music wafts from the dance hall, and dancing under the stars.
A new season
I know I speak for many people when I say, “summer is passing too quickly.” But evidence of the changing season is getting harder and harder to deny. As the new season comes, many of us are facing change. For some it may be a new job; for others, it’s going back to school (or going to a new school);
A case for localism
It has been a number of months since climbing up the silo and putting pen to paper, or in my case, fingers to keys.
A tip of the cap
Nearly two weeks after the filing deadline for municipal election candidates, the dust has settled (for the most part) and the picture has become a bit clearer.
Like a fish to water
As a largely carefree, childless chap for a good chunk of my adult life, parenting has been every bit the adventure I thought it would be and more.
Now the second half of summer begins
The rest of summer is ahead of me, I am looking forward to it.
Try again
My son Andrew had to delete his account on a building game he loves and learned something so valuable, I couldn’t resist sharing it...
Knowledge is power
There are decisions to be made this fall.
PLAY REVIEW: Be inspired and entertained by Drayton Festival’s final show of season, ‘Good Ol’ Country Gospel’
The final show of the season at the Drayton Festival Theatre is Good Ol’ Country Gospel, which takes you back to the days of country church sing-a-longs.
