Restless
The other day, as I was driving home after a long day of physical work, I nearly fell asleep behind the wheel. I hadn’t slept well the night before. There was too much on my mind, and it was too hot. The day was hot, too, and I was outside for the entirety of it, […]
The Open
The Open, that golf tournament played at various locations in the United Kingdom, wrapped up on Sunday afternoon. The final pairing of Phil Mickelson and Henrik Stenson was electrifying. Both had distanced themselves from the rest of the pack after the end of the third round. And then it came down to the final day, […]
A vital necessity
While guests to the County enjoy the recent hot sunny days at our beaches and parks, local farmers and produce growers are worried by the lack of precipitation— which has already affected the hay harvest—and its effect on this year’s crops. Winter fodder for animals will be in short supply and many other crops will […]
Pay attention
Keeping apprised of current events is a virtue. Understanding what’s happening in your home, your country, the world. Understanding how everything fits together and being able to speak intelligently about it. For me, following the news is an important part of my day. Whether I pick up a paper, tune into the radio or look […]
Includes Maharaja suite
Looking for new accommodations? Got $65 million to spend? Want a little more space than usual —say about 47,000 square feet on 10 acres in east Oakville? If you were to guess that this mansion must belong to some well-to-do former corporate executive, you would be right. According to a report in The Globe and […]
July
July is all about Le Tour de France for LOML and me. For three weeks, we eat our breakfast in front of the screen. Three weeks of doing exactly what we told our children not to do. Watch television and eat. We watch, occasionally offering a few “oohs” and “ahs” on the steepest of climbs […]
Morning
5:20 a.m.: Out back in my prayer shack, the heavens transform from their slate-toned palette to the crimson dawn. It is here in this certain silence that I walk in the dreamtime, as I refer to it. You know, those first moments of awakening when the senses are dull and the mind is quiet. So […]
Meanwhile, in Canada
A popular Internet meme, Meanwhile, in Canada was once used to represent stereotypical Canadian politeness, resilience to cold and an intense amount of snow. It’s a lighthearted way to laugh at ourselves as Canadians and also to take pride in our strengths. Canadian police officers are often included in these images, like a photograph captured […]
A most memorable catch
Several years ago, I made a habit of meeting up with my childhood friend Peter Carver in Amherstburg, Ontario. Every summer for many years, he would head south from Kincardine and we would head west to the Detroit River. Amherstburg lies on the river, south of Windsor. On those occasions, we always went across the […]
A special niche
First introduced into the Loire and Bordeaux wine regions of France in the 17th century under the direction of Cardinal Richelieu, cabernet franc was more often referred to by the name of “Bouchet” until the latter half of the 18th century. Along with sauvignon Blanc, it is famous as one of the parents of cabernet […]