Today’s Faith: A Tip for Grace-filled Living
Your Life Is New Every Morning Like many of you, my days are busy. Over my life time, I have developed a daily discipline, beginning each day with God. Last week I picked up Joy Cowley’s “Psalms from Down Under,” and read, “God, I am awake, this I. My eyes are open. My heart…
Music and Movement Returns to Centennial Place
Toddlers, parents and caregivers returned to the Fireside Lounge at Centennial Place on October 17th for the opening of the 3rd year of this popular intergenerational outreach program operated by the Old Millbrook School Family Centre. The program is delivered by enthusiastic volunteers: retired school teacher Nancy Robinson and Lee Wakelin. These ladies come…
Take Me Out To The Market, Take Me Out To The Fair…
Since I was among the curious firsts, and a staunch market fan, I had wanted to see the opening of the Millbrook Market this year. It was irresistible! You can liken it to the pull of the lunar moon, or at least the Lunar Rhythm Gardens, calling me. Last week with less than an…
The Changing Role of the Legion
Members join their local Legion organizations for a variety of reasons. Past President of the Millbrook Legion John Dike joined the Legion in his northern Ontario community at age 19 in order to play in their band. He was a member of his high school band, but playing for the Legion was a paying…
Another Award for Mount Pleasant Artist JoEllen Brydon
The accolades continue for the work of Mount Pleasant Artist JoEllen Brydon, as last month one of her pieces earned top place in the 2016 Canadian National Exhibition Juried Art Show. Entitled “My Grandmother was a Beekeeper”, the acrylic work continues Brydon’s exploration of everyday rural life. The drama in her work stems from…