Where’s the catastrophe?
I haven’t lived long enough to know whether people in the “good old days” era (whenever that is) complained about the world going to...
The Tale of Van Turken
by Valerie Kirkwood
That intrepid turkey,
Van Turken,
On rooftops and cars was seen lurkin'.
He evaded a Cop,
And made traffic stop,
And tried to keep people from workin'.
Van...
The Israel-Hamas war
by Steve Gabell
Aristotle was one of the finest minds in all of human history, and it is galling that a foundation bearing his name...
Which one is which?
With the varying seasonal weather affecting ourselves and the birds and their varieties, there comes a time when you tend to get a bit...
Banning books and burning books
by Marjorie Gann
When I was 10 years old, I discovered Louisa May Alcott’s 1868 novel Little Women. From the very first line — “Christmas...
The last enemy
I am not getting older. Unfortunately, my body is, much to my annoyance. I can’t run as fast as I could when I was...
Family Literacy Day 2024
by ABC Life Literacy Canada
On January 27, 2024, families, libraries and literacy groups will host events across the country to celebrate 25 years of...
Family travel trends for 2024
In 2024, families are on the hunt for transformative travel experiences that transcend the ordinary. They crave journeys that blend adventure, education, and relaxation...
It’s the talk of the season
Greetings North Gremlins, as well as those making big decisions for we 'gremlins’: this must be version # 25 or more of my annual...
The Birds’ new year offering
I hope that this new year has found you in good health and spirits and looking forward to another eventful bird watching and enjoyable...