Come visit us at Elora (Ontario) this weekend!

Semi-retired. Busy!

My priority? Today, check out rentals. Tomorrow, (gentlemen) farm maintenance.

TS needs a bigger table; PN needs to mess around on the woodlot.

Revisions, revisions, revisions (and it gets THOSE IDEAS out of my f**king head)!

Daily writing promptWhat do you enjoy most about writing?View all responses As a newly retired standup science philosopher (high school science teacher), I understand that writing is a SKILL. I enjoy being able to articulate myself -- if not verbally (where my stutter gets full-on manifested)... then in a format that allows me to review … Continue reading Revisions, revisions, revisions (and it gets THOSE IDEAS out of my f**king head)!

For me? I always carry cutlery!

What is the most important thing to carry with you all the time? …in TS’s case, a healthy dose of skepticism. We are hazarding the weather at Hugs For Hounds, here at the Waterloo Regional Police Association & Recreation Centre. There’s speakers here today. Spread the word! As of 11:20 a.m. on a Saturday. Greyhound! … Continue reading For me? I always carry cutlery!

I want my blog to be a safe place…

Daily writing promptWhat change, big or small, would you like your blog to make in the world?View all responses ...for weirdos, oddballs, and gentlemen/gentlewomyn/gentlepersons to keep in contact. 2023 has been a bloody (figuratively), hot (literally) and smokey (unnervingly) year. I suspect as time goes on, our presence on the North Bruce Peninsula might provide … Continue reading I want my blog to be a safe place…

List 30 things that make you happy. And these items are in no particular order (at least as of 11:15 a.m.)… House panthers; domesticated wolves; full-tang cutlery; hovering mid-water column; polishing hardwood; October Black (spouse); chess pieces; getting into the right headspace; a singing ulu as it comes out of its sheath; mynoise.net … Aural … Continue reading

Working with my cutlery…

Describe one habit that brings you joy. …while TS slings dog biscuits. Do I get bitten by my flock? Indeed. And… and I try to learn from the error. I also used to spend too much on fancy (Japanese-water… and Arkansas) sharpening stones, until I read this bush-crafter’s seminal work (and it’s well written, too). … Continue reading Working with my cutlery…

Pirate-Schwartz & Polly-The-Service-Parrot…

...will be at the 2013 Guelph Pirate Fesitval. When - this August Long Weekend, August 5 to 7th. Where - Marden Park, 7368 Wellington Road 30, Guelph. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. See the festival map for our table number. Animal Friendly? - leashed pets are welcome (see the festival's FAQ for details). Contact … Continue reading Pirate-Schwartz & Polly-The-Service-Parrot…