Changes on the farm
November 2, 2021
Many farmers, including me, easily forget that fewer and fewer of our neighbours have a close connection to a farm. When I was a kid,
Many farmers, including me, easily forget that fewer and fewer of our neighbours have a close connection to a farm. When I was a kid,
An old friend once said, “any day that you don’t learn something is a lost day.” As I get older I realize that this never
The first two weeks of October were as nice as many late summer days to do what you wanted to do outside. Construction jobs that
When things get tough we get back to priorities like our ancestors did. Unfortunately, throughout the centuries gone by the old barter system has been
Before England allowed British North America, later to be called Canada, to draw up its constitution, Lord Durham was charged with analyzing the problems of
The 2021 federal election has been decided and political analysts have looked at the results and concluded what the majority of Canadians already knew. 1.
As I write this at 7:30 on Monday morning, before the final day to cast our ballot, not even the best pollsters, newspapers, radio or
Centuries ago, before trains, automobiles, airplanes, tanks or other armored vehicles, ships took a major position in international trade, exploration and the security of a
Before I go any further, I must state that during my lifetime, I have voted for most of the various political parties but my decision
Sometimes it’s just time to sit back and think about why things happened. August 29, was one of those days for me. I was sitting
Many farmers, including me, easily forget that fewer and fewer of our neighbours have a close connection to a farm. When I was a kid, a very long time ago, almost everyone had a dad, brother, or a cousin who
An old friend once said, “any day that you don’t learn something is a lost day.” As I get older I realize that this never stops. One of the most profitable corporations in the world encourages their employees to spend
The first two weeks of October were as nice as many late summer days to do what you wanted to do outside. Construction jobs that had been put off could be worked at in your shirt sleeves. Fourth cut hay,
When things get tough we get back to priorities like our ancestors did. Unfortunately, throughout the centuries gone by the old barter system has been replaced by our now taken for granted money system. The days of, “I’ll help you
Before England allowed British North America, later to be called Canada, to draw up its constitution, Lord Durham was charged with analyzing the problems of British North America and suggesting solutions to improve it. One recommendation was to make one
The 2021 federal election has been decided and political analysts have looked at the results and concluded what the majority of Canadians already knew. 1. That this COVID-19 virus must be defeated as quickly as possible. Even if some Canadians
As I write this at 7:30 on Monday morning, before the final day to cast our ballot, not even the best pollsters, newspapers, radio or TV anchors will predict who will guide the ship after all our votes are counted
Centuries ago, before trains, automobiles, airplanes, tanks or other armored vehicles, ships took a major position in international trade, exploration and the security of a country. The choice of a captain who would guide the ship was not taken lightly.
Before I go any further, I must state that during my lifetime, I have voted for most of the various political parties but my decision was based on my trust in the candidate and view on their party policy rather
Sometimes it’s just time to sit back and think about why things happened. August 29, was one of those days for me. I was sitting in a comfortable lawn chair in the back of the old drive shed where the
The Bromley Historical Society welcomes Renfrew County historian Dave Lemkay to speak on Pines in the Sand – Lemke Family Roots and Branches. This free public presentation takes place on Sunday, August 17, 2pm, at the Old Town Hall, 498 Micksburg Road, Osceola. His talk draws on his extensive family research from Germany to Petawawa Township, across North America and the world. Refreshments will be served.
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