Somewhere in the mists
As outlined previously, the wonderful palette of today’s grape varietals is the result of cross-hybridizations done somewhere in the mists of time. The development of new clones and vineyard management continues to evolve. Perhaps the most widely regarded of Ontario wines would not exist but for the introduction of a new variety of vine in […]
National Hockey League draft – 2012
For many young hockey players, the annual NHL Draft is just another stepping stone on the way to a career in the game. For others, it has proven to be the highlight of their careers. Personally, I seem to have better things to do than sit in front of the television set and watch players […]
Crossing the Falls
It is estimated that more than a billion people watched Nik Wallenda’s crossing of the Niagara River, at the Falls. In my humble opinion, such a feat deserves a word or two from these gnarled fingers. As most of you know, Wallenda is not the first to cross the Niagara River. A certain Jean-Francois Gravelet, […]
Waxing and wanting
I keep falling in and out of love. Now, before one of you sharpens your pencil and decides to write a letter to the Editor with the hope of telling the readership I should go to confession or I should chant and get in touch with my metaphysical side or chant a bit more whilst […]
Parades and weddings, potatoes and beans
You want to hold a parade and have Stompin’ Tom Connors blasting through the speakers on your float? You want to hold a wedding at a public venue and play Shania Twain for the bride and groom to dance to? Well, from now on you’re going to have to pay for it. So much you […]
Lesser-known gems
Visiting County wineries is a wonderful way to spend a sunny afternoon. It also provides a way to taste the wide variety of wines produced in our area. We tend to forget the wide selection of wines that are produced in Prince Edward County. We have more than 35 wineries and grape growers, each of […]
A stitch in time
A Needle Arts friend recently asked me to let all y’all know about the change of venue for the upcoming Quilt Show. Lyne Lusk, a quilter extraordinaire, is worried some of you might show up at the usual place for this amazing, biannual event. In the past the PEC Quilters’ Guild held its show at […]
Double Dutch brainwaves
Well you have to hand it to the Dutch. The Euro Zone may be in the tank, but they not only keep producing the world’s tallest people, and the world’s best cheese, they also keep coming up with the best ideas. Here’s a couple I’ve read about recently. The first idea is the “Repair Café.” […]
Tennis, anyone?
Last Monday morning, Rafael Nadal defeated Novak Djokovic to win his seventh French open title, the most held by any one man in the history of the game. Both he and Bjorn Borg had been tied with six titles. The match had been suspended on Sunday, due to rain. Conditions were not perfect when the […]
The Lost Dream
Michael Sage Danton was born in Brampton, Ontario on October 21, 1980. He is the son of Mike and Sue Jefferson. The name printed on his birth certificate is Michael Stephen Jefferson; however, following his estrangement from his family, he changed his name to Danton. For many years, Steve Simmons has followed Danton’s career. He […]