There is a legend among historians that Samuel de Champlain, the great mapmaker, explorer and arguably the first “Canadian,” spent the winter of 1615 on my farm in Huronia, the land of the … [Read more...]
SOLD OUT!
Dan Needles and Ian Bell played to sold-out houses at the Aeolian Hall in London, Ontario in January. … [Read more...]
Finding Traction on the Backroads
When my mother came to the country in the 1950s, she brought a Ford station wagon that would carry five children and a lot of dogs. The starter had a flat spot and a mechanic made the mistake of … [Read more...]
The View From the Top
Last year in this space I wrote about painting my barn. That was a totally unnecessary project and a shameless vanity because barns do not require paint. You only have to drive a mile into the … [Read more...]
Last Christmas Turkey Coming to Orangeville
Tickets are going fast for The Last Christmas Turkey - The Musical. It tells the story of two children who kidnap a turkey from Frank Hamilton's turkey barn to save it from the church … [Read more...]
