Getting ready for the storm: emergency preparedness
I have made a habit of pre-writing all my blog posts. By the time this one appears tomorrow we may be in the…
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The season for spinning: alpaca experiment
Since the spring I have been learning how to spin yarn on my partner’s spinning wheel. I have a large project in the…
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25 bizarre facts about honey bees
1. While many insects act as pollinators, none are as important as honey bees for life as we know it. The majority of…
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Magnetic poetry: autumn haiku
Now seemed the right time to compose some new magnetic haiku on the refrigerator.
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Citizen scientists can join FeederWatch
The bustle of a birdfeeder offers endless entertainment while also providing food security for feathered neighbours through the winter months. Canadian and American…
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Nasal rinse a natural remedy for congestion
Several months ago the sleep doctor recommended I start using NeilMed Sinus Rinse to relieve nasal congestion. Before trying I was freaked out…
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Cottonwoods of my childhood
Recently I paid a farewell visit to the house where I grew up. My father is in the midst of moving out of…
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Local food needs less act, more action
This month the Ontario Government presented the draft of a Promoting Local Food Act. Farmers need legislative support, but so far the new…
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Fall fungus gallery
A walk in the woods this time of year will turn up a vast array of mushrooms and other fungi. Here are just…
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Last night’s aurora borealis
We extended our long weekend at the cottage until this morning, and it was a good thing. Last night my daughter, my partner…
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