Animal Chatter by Iris Winston No dog of mine has ever ventured an opinion on being confined to a crate. That’s because I’m so uncomfortable with the idea of crate training that I have never been able to go that route. I have heard a long list of the advantages of familiarizing a dog with using a crate. I have seen some dogs...
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by Iris Winston A small child with a broad smile clutches the toy treasure he just found. An adult looks almost as pleased to see an attractive sweater on a rack nearby — the exact colour and design she needed. Meanwhile, ripples of laughter fill the air as customers and servers chat. These are regular sights and sounds as...
Now and Then by Iris Winston The grandfather clock chimes every half hour. As the children were growing up, it was also a guide to them and some of their friends as they learned to tell time the old-fashioned way, analog style, rather than by checking their smart phones as most of them would in later years. When they were quite...
Fresh corn on the cob gives this hearty soup a delicate sweet flavour. If you plan to purée the soup for a smooth texture, don’t worry about dicing and chopping the vegetables too finely. Recipe and image are courtesy of Foodland Ontario. Preparation Time: 15 minutes Cooking Time: 25 minutes Serves 4 to 6 3 slices bacon, cut...
By Pam Dillon When Tish Humphries accepted a diploma from St. Lawrence College three years ago, it was a milestone. Now 69, Tish actually graduated from St. Lawrence’s registered nursing program back in 1976, but this diploma—an honorary one—paid tribute to the proverbial mountains she’s moved since then, as a community...
Enjoy nature in a new, multi-sensory way via MONAHAN, a public art project at Ottawa’s Monahan Wetlands September is an ideal time to enjoy the great outdoors in Ottawa’s celebrated green space. But there’s one local spot that offers a unique treat for the senses: Monahan Wetlands, near the intersection of Hope Side Road and...
Planned Giving We’ve all heard about the benefits of charitable giving. For starters, there can be a deep sense of personal fulfillment when you make a meaningful contribution to a cause you believe in. In addition, charitable giving is your chance to make an impact for the future. By supporting organizations that reflect your...
