One of the best things to come of this mucked up merry season is that it has really brought forth the luxury of staying home for the holidays, of shopping local and being grateful for where I live.
Merrily married
Even the strongest marriages will be tested when it comes time to put up the Christmas tree. I know…
Spin out
I cannot speak for my husband, the Carpenter, but I suspect there are times when being married to…
Elora Legion held a Remembrance Day service on Nov. 11
Showing respect – After the Remembrance Day service at the Elora cenotaph ended on Nov. 11,…
Noggin
I’ve recently been reminded in my marriage that while opposites attract, sometimes we’re not…
Small towns
I recently had a short visit with my 18 year-old son who is living on his own in what is…
We Remember: Communities in Wellington County honour veterans
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Several townships across Wellington County are honouring their…
Leaves
I woke up last Friday morning to the news that Anita Stewart, a community champion and someone I…
Boo
Halloween is upon us. This makes me ridiculously happy. Like most grown-ups, I love this tradition…
Steaming
I love my dog, Scout, even when I don’t particularly like her. I am confident she feels the same…
Knit
The pandemic has brought into focus something that has been missing from my life: I don’t have a…
Wellington County Museum is a spooky site
Arachnid greeter – Good thing the Wellington County Museum and Archives in Aboyne has more…
Fergus homeowners get into the Halloween spirit
Haunting the neighbourhood – Scaring up some fun, the spirit of Halloween has been evoked at…
With thanks
Thanksgiving isn’t cancelled. It may not look like our traditional family gatherings, but we’re…
Scrimmage
Thank goodness a global pandemic didn’t shut down the National Football League (she says…