Excuse me, did you sit on some sugar?
February 2, 2022
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On my walk to work, I find myself lost in my Audiobook; Napoleon continues to pursue the retreating Russians, he wants a decisive victory to
Crossing the Bridge
September 8, 2021
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Crossing the Bridge Nerves a plenty this day. Taking a bride — no small event. With mostly failures as my guides, I’m a bit of
Farewell to one of the Better Ones
August 22, 2021
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At 101, Big Arve finally slipped his earthly moorings. I was the only one in our large family who shared his name, so I was
Help! They are Trying to Drown My Mom!
June 19, 2021
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The ruts in the road made it challenging for the model T’s to make it to their destination at the river’s edge, but still, they
Arve Wilkinson: The First 100 Years (Part 1)
June 12, 2021
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My Grandpa continues to hold back the ravages of time. At the writing of this book, the dials that mark his earthly sojourn have exceeded
Little Bit
May 19, 2021
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A special contribution from Mistin Wilkinson I was only seven years old when I came to live on the Back 40. My memories are vague
Crow Vs. SeaGull — Who Wins?
May 2, 2021
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Three feet away, Crow cocks its head and looks at me. He clearly disapproves of my choice of bench. “Can’t you see that I’m working
Gunfire at my work, yet again!
May 1, 2021
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It’s the same every day. I pick my way through the rough part of town. I arrive at work, greet the morning shift, read the
Willie O’ree The NHL’s first black player
April 18, 2021
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He broke the NHL’s colour barrier in 1958. Willie O’Ree is the Jackie Robinson of professional hockey. He went on to become hockey’s most successful
An Angry Goat & a Fist Full of Raisins
April 2, 2021
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“Fudge!” I’m not talking about a chocolate confection.I’m not talking about a “G” rated swear word.I’m talking about a goat.Fifty pounds of headbanging fury. We