With all the Canada 150 celebrations it might not be surprising that the Chicken Soup for the Soul publication jumped on this opportunity to publish a book dedicated to stories about Canada. Chicken Soup for the Soul: The Spirit of Canada includes 101 stories of what it’s like to be Canadian. What does that mean? […]
And Then There Were Chickens
One of the unexpected parts of our move from Oslicken Acres into the Soo was the acquisition of a small group of chickens. The family we bought the house from had a small group of chickens they were keeping in their backyard. Rather than moving the chickens in the middle of winter they asked us […]
On the Road Again
Part of my daily work routine includes spending two hours in a car. I am a commuter and I drive one hour each direction as part of my work day. I commute from rural to urban and public transit isn’t an option. I have carpooled in the past but I’m currently driving solo. The drive […]
Around The Apple Trees
The property we now call Oslicken Acres has some interesting stories attached to it. As we spend time in the house and around the land we sometimes get a feeling of that history coming to life, as well as physical reminders of those who came before us. A year or so after moving in I noticed […]