On our way to the Settlers’ Village, we stopped to check a geocache just outside of Buckhorn, Ontario. A rather interesting site with two huge rocks that looked like they were placed there intentionally at some point. They’re not very … Continue reading →
On one of our days away, we went with our host family to Kawartha Settlers’ Village that’s located just outside of Bobcaygeon. According to the tour booklet for the village, In 1990, the dream of establishing a museum to … Continue reading →
It was the time of year again to visit our daughter and son-in-law and two granddaughters at their trailer in the Kawarthas. It’s a wonderful opportunity to set aside daily duties and get away. After slow-moving traffic on the … Continue reading →
My mother once called me the historian of the family and I wasn’t sure why. Was it that I asked more questions about events and people? Was it that I displayed keen interest in the stories of my grandparents? Wherever … Continue reading →
One only needs to do a little investigating to find figures and houses for little fairies. My granddaughters are young enough yet to enjoy them. Last year was the first year for our fairy garden, tucked in among one … Continue reading →
Today I posted over at The Word Guild blog as I usually do once a month. Here’s the opening of my post. No, not the beat. It’s the heat. Not so long ago we waited for the heat to come. … Continue reading →
A fellow writer spoke of the flowers shivering in the cold temperatures earlier this week. And I replied that the garden veggie plants are likely doing the same thing. Quite a picture when you think of it — a plant … Continue reading →
This past weekend three granddaughters came to help plant our vegetable garden. They arrived together and were ready to begin. I could have done it myself or I could use it as time together and teaching moments. I chose … Continue reading →
Last Saturday I went to the garden centre to promote, sign and sell my book, Harry’s Trees, and then on Monday, I visited another garden centre closer to home (one that also helped me promote my book) to get plants … Continue reading →
After what seemed like a long cold winter, then a late ice storm here in Ontario, our gardens are erupting with colour. First the narcissus, then the hyacinths. It seemed like they were patiently waiting for the snow and ice … Continue reading →
