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A Midsummer Break
The Ganaraska savannah is still dry when we headed toward mid-summer. A little bit of rain fell in late July but not enough to put an end to my constant watering. I have been filling and refilling large plastic olive barrels with water pumped from the creek to water the… Continue reading
Last Farmers’ Market Sunday, October 23
We had a gorgeous fall day for our September market last Sunday. People were strolling about taking in the day’s warmth and sunshine. In spite of this season’s draught, our vendors had a beautiful selection of fresh, colourful produce. Tables were also full of all kinds of jarred preserves, baked… Continue reading
Buy a field – Plant a Tree
In both our front and back yards, we have trees – maples and cedars. They were planted by the first owners of our house ten years ago when the house was built. Already they are tall enough to provide a little shade for our lawn. Trees amaze me. They offer… Continue reading
Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support
You are not alone- that is one of the primary messages the local Alzheimer’s Society would like to convey to patients and their caregivers facing the symptoms of dementia that are most frequently tied to a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease. Their moto- Help for Today, Hope for Tomorrow, sums… Continue reading
Stretch it Out
When it comes to health and fitness many people skip over stretching because they want results, they want visible results, and they want visible results now! Other people find stretching an inconvenience, especially when they are short on time. And although they exercise, they don’t take the time to… Continue reading
Local Talent Shines at Magna Hoedown Showdown in Aurora
After months of auditions where competitor numbers were whittled down to only ten, two Peterborough lads took second and third place in the 28th Aurora Magna Hoedown Showdown on Saturday September 17th. Jade Daniel Eagleson of Bailieboro took second prize while Cameron Von Criegren of Peterborough took third place in… Continue reading
Is the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence Stupid?
Perhaps it’s our inherent optimism, but a lot of people seem to think that if an advanced species were to land on Earth they’d bend over backwards to help us by sharing their technology. That sure isn’t how it worked here on Earth when a more advanced culture encountered one… Continue reading
Where are They Now? Catching up with Jim Gleason
Jim Gleason first came to Peterborough to study at Trent University. During that time, he met Robert Winslow when the two were performing a student production of “Waiting For Godot” at one of Trent’s venues. By then, Robert was already mulling over an idea for an original play about the… Continue reading
