by Susanne Spence Wilkins | Nov 6, 2023 | Cycling Back Roads, Local Things to Do
I live and work in a border world: that slice of land at the extremities of two municipalities that is too far from the convenient centre of either county to concern the core administration and residents. If you have ever lived near a border, you know that sometimes...
by Susanne Spence Wilkins | Nov 6, 2023 | Local Things to Do
What a fool believes in a village doesn’t change over the decades. Last night, the 1970’s drenched sounds of the Doobie Brothers rocked an old church in Highgate and I was there to see it. The Listen to the Music tribute band brought the rock group’s few number...
by Susanne Spence Wilkins | Nov 6, 2023 | About Us
Keep your eye on the leader is a lesson I learned when I flew formation. On summer weekends in the 1990’s, I flew single-engine, ex-military aircraft at small airshows and flight demonstrations. In groups of four, we would perform a choreographed routine of...
by Susanne Spence Wilkins | Nov 6, 2023 | Local Things to Do
I’ve got news for you, when we lose our community newspapers, it matters. In mid-September, Metroland Media declared bankruptcy, stopping publication of 71 community newspapers, laying-off 605 people. Publications stopped their print editions across the province...
by Susanne Spence Wilkins | Nov 6, 2023 | About Us
When the world hears a tree fall, does it matter? A 300 year old Sycamore Maple tree was maliciously felled in northern England. Its death was heard round the world. The tree snuggled up against Hadrian’s Wall in Northumberland National Park had become the...
by Susanne Spence Wilkins | Nov 6, 2023 | About Us
It’s About Time It’s About Space. Last Monday set the tone for the week. It was destined to be a mixture of flub ups, unexpected niceties and frustrations. And some nice road trips. That day we headed to Sarnia for a scheduled meeting with our accountant...
by Susanne Spence Wilkins | Nov 6, 2023 | Garden
Innovator or Adapter? Which One are You? Yesterday, I was sitting on my deck enjoying the sunrise. It was a delightful morning. Cool. No Mosquitoes (If you know, you know). Most mornings Manfred is out on the porch by 5:30. I rumble out, most days,...
by Susanne Spence Wilkins | Nov 6, 2023 | About Us
Today, Sunday, September 10, we’re celebrating my Dad’s 90th birthday. His birthdate is September 11, 1933. Plans are simple. We’re having a casual family lunch and then a cake and ice cream party for more family and friends. Everyone seems to be...
by Susanne Spence Wilkins | Sep 19, 2023 | Project
Labour Day is a favourite of many holiday revelers. It feels like the last chance to enjoy summer. It marks big changes for many people whether you are starting grade one or college. And it can be hot or chilly. 1970 The weekend has held many memories for me. On...
by Susanne Spence Wilkins | Sep 19, 2023 | Project
I love taking on a new challenge. It’s one of my super powers. Completing, following through and clean up of tasks are not my strengths, but that’s for another story. Today, I want to talk about that sense of excitement when you start a new grade at...
