In my last column I talked about the inevitability of finding ourselves in “the valley of the shadow of death” (Psalm 23:4) when once again our relentless foe comes near to inflict death – our own or that of a loved one.
Open Mind: Grief: Looking at the world from the inside out
One of the ways we have learned to cope with things that are tough is through denial.
The night garden – where fireflies flicker and white flowers glow in the dark
GUELPH - When my son was still in diapers, every night before bed we watched a quirky British television series by the co-creator of the Teletubbies called In the Night Garden.
Mindfulness practice: let go of perfection to be in the present
About 20 years ago, I came across a book called The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle, and it completely changed how I looked at my thinking.
Lovers of the Birds
This spring, my sister-in-love Mary invited me to spend some time with her and her son Christopher, a delightful, intelligent Downs man.
Royal Reach gala raises $90k for mental health services in Guelph
GUELPH – With the help of a sold-out crowd, this year’s Royal Reach fundraising gala brought in more than $90,000 to support mental health services for local children and youth.
Guild to stage variety show featuring comedic, musical arts
HARRISTON – An evening of sketch comedy and music is in store for audiences of the Grey Wellington Theatre Guild’s next production.
Music, meditation and more at Coming Home Festival
AMARANTH – A weekend of camping, workshops, meditation and music awaits ticket holders of the Coming Home Festival in Amaranth Township.
Quilting show
FERGUS – It was a cozy time at the Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex from June 6 to 8 with a beautiful display of over 200 quilts and 50 other smaller pieces hosted by the Grand Quilt Guild.
Drayton Rotary Car Show brings automobile enthusiasts to municipal parking lot
DRAYTON – The Drayton Rotary Car Show was held at the municipal parking lot on June 3, and will continue on the first Monday of the month from June to September, from 5 to 8pm.
Erin Garden Club tour showcases backyard beauty
ERIN – The Erin Garden Club hosted a garden tour on June 9. Visitors enjoyed strolling…
Creative garden tableau
FERGUS - Rita Anand and her husband Greg, of Fergus, were tired of looking at bare fence in their backyard.
Sideroad 17 reopening
ERIN – Sideroad 17 has reopened in Erin following the replacement of a culvert with a bridge.