A Day at Presqu’ile Provincial Park
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
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
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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Birding Luther Marsh
Yesterday I did a practise run for the Baillie Birdathon. I took along my friend, Jaye, to Luther Marsh. We enjoyed a successful…
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How Amateur Birding Aids Conservation
I plan to spend most of today traversing the woods and byways of Wellington County as a dry run for the 2012 Baillie…
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The Earthworms Are Moving Up
If you have followed Speed River Journal for a while you may remember I set up a worm chalet at the end of…
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Five Movies That Have Inspired My Writing
This is the first theme day in the 2012 WordCount Blogathon. Here are five movies that have inspired my life and writing. At…
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Ode to an Office Window
The world outside my office window unfolds like a movie from first glow of dawn to evening frog song. Below it, the birdfeeder…
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Inspiration: Buffy Sainte-Marie
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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Dandelion Coffee Makes a Better Morning
Yesterday I made dandelion coffee. Here is how it came to pass. For me, foraging has always involved a psychological hurdle. Maybe you…
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