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Storing memories beyond photographs

Storing memories beyond photographs

It's interesting what a person notices while they go about their everyday life and what they remember at the end of the day. Today the wind is blowing so hard I can hear it, but when I look out the window it isn't obvious what season we're in.
So many good things

So many good things

It's truly amazing what an individual can achieve, and the impact one person can have on the lives of others, and the community as a whole.
Who needs to clean their windows? Surely not drivers

Who needs to clean their windows? Surely not drivers

In recent months I have grown increasingly frustrated with a couple of service stations in town. While they shall remain nameless, let's just say I'm an owner. Or rather, a member who receives annual equity cheques as a result of my loyalty.
Good or bad - He loves me!

Good or bad - He loves me!

Ever notice the dire warnings concerning a promised visit from Ole' Saint Nick? "He sees you when you're sleeping, he knows when you're awake" and if that wasn't enough, he's aware of good and bad behaviour and rewards both accordingly.
Kitchens and Buildings: A Serbian immigrant experience, part 2

Kitchens and Buildings: A Serbian immigrant experience, part 2

This is the second part of my interview with Sasha, a Serbian immigrant who arrived in Canada seven months ago. For the first part of my interview, see the Dec. 7 News-Optimist.
It's a problem if it costs money

It's a problem if it costs money

Last week, Ed, my neighbour next door, made a special trip into Walmart for an item advertised in its shopping flyer. He shared an earful with me, as store greeter, about wasting his time and gas when he found what he wanted was sold out.
Rounding out a month of little changes

Rounding out a month of little changes

This is the final week of our small daily changes. Hopefully you have been able to incorporate at least some of these small changes to help improve your overall health.
No conundrum about the train station

No conundrum about the train station

Re: "Train station conundrum," Humboldt Journal, October 26 This morning, on CBC Radio, the morning host went out to Ogema, to see what the small community did to restore their history.
Following the Republican presidential race

Following the Republican presidential race

Confession: I am a political junkie. I will follow any election race, anywhere just for the heck of it because it is a fun thing to do.
There are better things to talk about

There are better things to talk about

Balls. Yoga pants. All kinds of things are getting banned from schools these days. So far, it's only been schools in Ontario making headlines.
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