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Here’s a discussion (which usually deteriorates into an argument) I won’t be having with anyone, anytime soon—photography as an art form. Nope. It just isn’t going to happen. I will, however, tell you how I feel about photography as an art form and not because I’m a photographer or LOML is a photographer or because […]
The Kids are alright at Ivor Wynne Stadium
For those of you who recognize the name of the stadium, I am sure you can hear echoes of “Oskee Wee Wee” faintly in the distance. There were manly cheers for the Hamilton Tiger Cats last Saturday, as they demolished the winless Saskatchewan Roughriders. The final score was 33 to 3. The Ticats emerged from […]
Viva Brazil y Uruguay
During the late 15th century to the mid 18th century, the Treaty of Tordesillas, between Spain and Portugal, divided South America. Portugal was given possession of Monte Pascoal, now known as Brazil. It was customary for early settlers to attempt to emulate the life and luxuries of their homeland and for the Portuguese, wine was […]
Who cares
On Thursday, July 14, if we don’t walk our opinions and questions into Shire Hall, we’ll be up Black Creek without a paddle. What opinions and question, you ask? Well, exactly. The “new” municipal council has asked the residents of the County to, once again, shout out from the stands (in writing or in person) […]
Tour de la County?
It’s been a banner couple of months for the sports fan. The Bruins beat the Canucks for the Stanley Cup. The Mavericks beat the Heat for the NBA championship. Federer beat Djokovic, and Nadal beat Federer, for the French Open Tennis title; and then Djokovic beat Nadal to win Wimbledon. Oh yes, and the Canadian […]
Wine’s South American roots
The history of wine in South America is closely linked to the conquest of the Inca Empire. In 1493, the Spanish-born Pope Alexander VI and the Spanish Conquistadors divided South America between Spain and Portugal. By 1526, Spanish explorer Francisco Pizarro established a foothold on the border of the Inca empire in Panama.With the permission […]
Major League Ball
The crème de la crème of Major League baseball players has assembled in Phoenix,Arizona, for the annual all-star break. Festivities got underway Monday night with the Home Run Derby. Players work their way through various rounds until they face the best from the game in a head-to-head confrontation. On Monday night, the New York Yankees’ […]
The view from here
Well, wasn’t that a party! No one could ever accuse the County of not knowing how to celebrate the summer and, especially, a long weekend in the summer.We know how it’s done and should probably make a few notes to pass along to our visitor friends. I am speaking of visitors who, no doubt, will […]
Exploring South America
The history of grape growing and wine production in the southern hemisphere is linked to the discovery and settling of new territories by European explorers. Over the coming weeks we will explore how and when the various countries developed their own unique wine culture that, in many ways, reflected the tastes of their homelands. Since […]
Unlikely victory
The man sitting behind us in Section 115 wore a T-shirt with the words “I’m not dead yet” emblazoned across his chest. I had to comment on the shirt. He accepted my admiration graciously. I told him that the little fellow sitting with us was our grandson, at his first Blue Jays game. He introduced […]