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Some wise words from an old farmer
Your fences need to be horse-high, pig-tight and bull-strong. Keep skunks and bankers at a distance. Life is simpler when you plow around the stump. A bumble bee is considerably faster than a John Deere tractor. Words that soak into … Continue reading
June 17 – Peta-Gaye Nash on ILLUSTRATORS (with guest)
Some thoughts about corporate selfishness during the pandemic
One of our sources of information, North99, a political commentary organization points out a case of corporate selfishness. Loblaws is getting a lot of good press right now. Their stores and pharmacies are administering vaccines and people are starting to … Continue reading
Link to Sheila’s WHEREBY meeting room
This is the link to Sheila’s WHEREBY meeting room: WHEREBY
July 15 – Dennis Gazarek on MEDIA KITS
10 Ways You Should Be Using Vinegar in Your Garden
It’s planting season, but before you head to your local garden center for fancy (and expensive) solutions to your gardening problems, consider that you might have some of what you need already in your pantry. One of those things is … Continue reading
EDITORIAL: ASHE, McLEAN…remember them? They could be changed men.
Saul Alinsky was a Chicago journalist who created the 9 day theory…which is that no matter how big the story is at this moment, it will be displaced by a new one in 9 days. Test out Alinsky’s theory. … Continue reading
KITCHEN: Dredging without the mess
Dredging and breading foods need not be a messy drudgery. Here’s how to make clean up a breeze. Put plastic wrap on to your plate of flour or breadcrumbs. When the job is done, roll up and discard the wrap. … Continue reading
CLEANING: Homemade Eco-friendly window cleaner
Eco friendly window cleaner Ingredients 1 litre boiled water ½ cup vinegar 15 drops approx., essential oil such as lemon grass (optional) ¾ tsp cornflour, (optional) Directions Combine the above ingredients Shake well to dissolve everything completely Spray on to … Continue reading
LAST TO DIE, Tess Gerritsen
LAST TO DIE By Tess Gerritsen Synopsis For the second time in his short life, Teddy Clock has survived a massacre. Two years ago, he barely escaped when his entire family was slaughtered. Now, at fourteen, in a hideous echo … Continue reading
The LAW OF INNOCENCE, Michael Connelly
The LAW OF INNOCENCE, Michael Connelly Defense attorney Mickey Haller is pulled over by police, who find the body of a client in the trunk of his Lincoln. Haller is charged with murder and can’t make the exorbitant $5 million … Continue reading
LIDIA: A LIFE OF LOVE, FAMILY and FOOD
Lidia: A Life of Love, Family, and Food Lida Bastianich is a renowned chef, famous cookbook writer and a very well-known restauranteur. Her book, Lidia: A Life of Love, Family, and Food should be read by Canadian and American immigrants … Continue reading