Don’t give up
May 17, 2022
I was in the basement trying to retrieve some ribbon for a parcel. I pulled and pulled but the tangled mess . . .
I was in the basement trying to retrieve some ribbon for a parcel. I pulled and pulled but the tangled mess . . .
The last time I took my pup to the fairgrounds, he and I had a battle of wills. He was running loose, enjoying the spring
I’ve been listening to the news and as I watch this war unfold. I have felt a sense of the anguish the people must be
I don’t carry anything heavy anymore. So, when our new pastor, his wife and family moved here, mostly the younger people carried boxes, beds and
I walk on McCoy Road almost every day. It has a few hills. One in particular though, almost does me in every time. Going down
I was talking with someone today and what I said came out wrong. Later I thought, I need to apologize. It is so easy to
Years ago, I remember hearing an analogy about storing memories. It went like this . . .
When March began it was very cold and blustery and I was encouraged with the saying . . .
ESTHER COLPITTS I was given an Amaryllis for Christmas. Within a couple of days I put the bulb into the soil they provided, watered it
I began working on a 1,000 piece puzzle the other day. It was recommended to me but as I was turning over the pieces I
I was in the basement trying to retrieve some ribbon for a parcel. I pulled and pulled but the tangled mess . . .
The last time I took my pup to the fairgrounds, he and I had a battle of wills. He was running loose, enjoying the spring smells and all seemed well. Then it was time to go home. I headed toward
I’ve been listening to the news and as I watch this war unfold. I have felt a sense of the anguish the people must be feeling. They are losing everything and are even in danger of losing their lives. Most
I don’t carry anything heavy anymore. So, when our new pastor, his wife and family moved here, mostly the younger people carried boxes, beds and dressers. I made sandwiches. I can do that easily and with joy.
I walk on McCoy Road almost every day. It has a few hills. One in particular though, almost does me in every time. Going down is fun, but as we near the end of our walk, the climb feels so
I was talking with someone today and what I said came out wrong. Later I thought, I need to apologize. It is so easy to speak and misunderstand where the other person is coming from. An apology helps . .
Years ago, I remember hearing an analogy about storing memories. It went like this . . .
When March began it was very cold and blustery and I was encouraged with the saying . . .
ESTHER COLPITTS I was given an Amaryllis for Christmas. Within a couple of days I put the bulb into the soil they provided, watered it slightly, daily, as they said and waited. Nothing happened. Weeks went by, still nothing. Finally
I began working on a 1,000 piece puzzle the other day. It was recommended to me but as I was turning over the pieces I thought, why am I doing this? It has so many shades of green, gray and
Come help us celebrate our 166th Cobden Fair! This year’s fair is perfect for all ages! It will be the perfect family event. Join us on Friday, August 22nd, 2025 until Sunday, August 24th, 2025.
Enjoy Cope Amusements midway, livestock shows, food and craft vendors, scavenger hunt, bingo and non-stop entertainment all weekend long! Our infamous Demolition Derby and Beer Tent on Saturday night! Plus, Ry-J’s Rock Climbing Wall, MTK Racetrack Racing, Mini Golf, The Skills Ontario – Trades and Tech Truck and don’t forget to join us for dinner on Friday and Saturday night! And….so much more! And again this year we are offering Pay One Price! Buy your Advance Passes for $16 online or in person.
On Friday and Saturday, tickets at the gate will cost $20. On Sunday tickets at the gate will cost $16.
End your summer with Flair, come to the Cobden Fair!
Come see the Pontiac Community Players perform “Twain’s at Mill Dam Park in Shawville! Weather dependent. If it rains the day of the show, we will cancel on our facebook page. Stay tuned folks!! Free admission for all, bring your own chair. Saturday, August 23rd at 2 p.m.
Quyon Community Day – Sept 6th!! FREE Entry!!
NEW this year… the Great Canadian Lumberjacks will put on 3 demonstrations (noon, 3 & 7 pm) and the DRONES are coming back…
Live local musicians will once again hit the stage and this year “Chicken Fried” will keep us all singing and dancing into the night!!!
The Quyon Lions are once again providing a Roast Beef dinner – info on how to purchase dinner tickets will be provided soon.
And that’s not all….. the annual 3-pitch ball tournament starts Friday night and plenty of Children’s activities will be set up in the park!!!
See ya there!!!!
Salon du livre de Fort-Coulonge, le 6 septembre 2025 de 10h à 16h à la salle de conférence du Pontiac, 204 rue principale, Fort-Coulonge, QC J0X 1V0.
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