The sun shone brightly on the 12 acre hay field completely covered with well settled snow. It was a…
Columns
Marketing techniques
Nowadays the variety of consumer products on offer has exploded, not just from makers of branded…
When innocence and elegance meet
For my travel column this month, I’ll take you across a cultural divide. Early one Sunday in…
What owns you?
Over the years, I have owned over 20 vehicles made by a variety of manufacturers from four…
Back in front of the camera
For most of my life I have been around television and radio. Back in my early days (that means…
Heroes or publicity seekers?
Some years ago an American TV show aired its choices of those it considered the world’s…
Another visit to the pond
I can think of only one or two advantages in growing older. First, I have memories that span…
Butterfly time
This is the time of year that my Little Lady used to refer to as flutter-by time. She would often…
The ebb tide
For years, a tide of immigrants has flowed into Canada, seeking better job opportunities, or in…
A dizzying cycle
For anyone shopping in grocery stores it is obvious that price increases over the past year have…
Turned upside down
When the American colonies fought the British for independence in the 18th century, the…
Retiring retirement
Even though The Holy Bible in Psalm 90 implies a lifespan for humans at “three score and…
Shoring up confidence
Political leaders almost always have chosen to be optimistic about the economic outlook. It is well…
Alzheimer’s
The gerontologist’s words struck me with the force of a bucket of ice water, “Your…
Environment
Have you hugged a tree today? Well maybe you should. The thought struck me the other day as I sat…