Tag: deer
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Little Things and Big Things
BIG THING: The summer students were back in the common area outside our condo this week, raking and sweeping debris, tidying the plant beds and pruning the trees After a few shots of rain, our grass shows green here and there instead of the consistent brown we have grown used to seeing all summer. We…
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TO THINK THAT I SAW IT…
Dr. Seuss’s “To Think That I Saw it on Mulberry Street” is a favourite of mine and recent bans have not changed my opinion of the book. I have always loved the story because it speaks of creativity and how far our imaginations can take us. Mulberry Street is a place of exuberance and joy,…
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When is a Cow Not a Cow?
“Portage Ex holds 4-H cow auction” read the headline on an online news site. The story went on: “4Hers gathered at the Ex to compete for best cows in their class and to eventually see their hard work come to fruition as their cows were sold at auction.” I think there is an error here.…
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