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Perspective Matters

An inspiring video poem, originally written by 20-year-old Jonathan Reed for a video contest … demonstrates how we look at the world has everything to do with perspective.

Long Weekend Round Up: Frankenfoods, Helicopter-parenting and Rural War Life

On the eve of a long weekend, I was pleasantly surprised by the random bits of interesting information that came my way today … and so, in lieu of a regular post, I bring you:
This food is just fine … an editorial from the Ottawa Citizen supporting genetically modified farming practices because, hey, those urban chickens and rooftop [...]

Cowboys a Dying Breed?

With August’s long weekend fast approaching, my community is gearing up to host its annual Heritage Days Stampede … one of the top five rodeos in Canada and a five-day event which offers everything from classic rodeo and chuck wagon races, pancake breakfasts, a parade, Farmers Market, mini-midway, shows, food, livestock, a trade show along with Canada’s [...]

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