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Van Waffle

Writer, Naturalist, Photographer

Author: Van Waffle

Diversity in Community

Posted on May 20, 2012May 20, 2012 by Van Waffle

Friday afternoon at the Men’s Spring Knitting Retreat featured a field trip to Ewetopia Farm. The Crossmans breed Cotswolds, a rare breed of…

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Inspiration: Wendell Berry

Posted on May 19, 2012May 18, 2012 by Van Waffle

We all need people who inspire us, whether heroes, models, mentors or friends. During the WordCount Blogathon Speed River Journal will present a…

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Men’s Spring Knitting Retreat Joins Community and Nature

Posted on May 18, 2012May 17, 2012 by Van Waffle

Wednesday afternoon we arrived at the Men’s Spring Knitting Retreat, running until Sunday. Danny and I attended the first gathering of this kind…

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Jardin botanique de Montréal

Posted on May 17, 2012May 30, 2012 by Van Waffle

Montreal does not disappoint the tourist. It offers rich history, global cuisine and a wide range of entertainment including numerous cultural festivals. Although…

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Second Act: Living Like I Believe

Posted on May 16, 2012May 30, 2012 by Van Waffle

I have always been a writer. Nothing else I do feels so powerful, but somehow, somewhere along the way I lost faith in…

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To Travel or Stay

Posted on May 15, 2012May 30, 2012 by Van Waffle

The Earth contains much wisdom. Travel changes the way we experience it. It is commonly held that travel enriches our experience of history…

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A Tale of Two Cities and Their Rivers

Posted on May 14, 2012 by Van Waffle

Today’s guest post exchange shows how rivers play an important role in the cultures of many cities. Joan Lambert Bailey writes here about…

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A Day at Presqu’ile Provincial Park

Posted on May 13, 2012May 12, 2012 by Van Waffle

The first day of vacation we spent unexpectedly at Presqu’ile Provincial Park. Our intended destination was Prince Edward County, but when I realized…

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Inspiration: Annie Dillard

Posted on May 12, 2012March 3, 2022 by Van Waffle

We all need people who inspire us, whether heroes, models, mentors or friends. During the WordCount Blogathon Speed River Journal will present a…

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Urban Foraging for Spring Greens

Posted on May 11, 2012May 8, 2012 by Van Waffle

Now is the perfect time to forage for spring greens. Even in the city there are delicious new shoots to be found if…

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