My Deepest Apologies Before our family headed out on a European adventure this past summer, my young daughter worked hard to learn a few...

We are amid our latest election in Alberta, so throughout the election campaign I will be sharing stories from the past in the area...

If you love hummus, you may just fall in love with this creamy dip as well. I know I have. White kidney beans are also known as...

We are amid our latest election in Alberta, so throughout the election campaign I will be sharing stories from the past in the area...

Meeting the Parents A while back, our eighteen-year-old daughter, Aliyah, summoned her courage and announced she had a boyfriend....

With warm weather just around the corner, salads start to take a staring role. There are many things I love about this salad. A healthy...

Once again, I want to delve back into the past to see what was going on in Vermilion during a particular week. I find this is a great way...

“Of all possessions a friend is the most precious” – Herodotus Born around 484 B.C., Herodotus was a Greek writer, philosopher, and...

This recipe is from my vintage Alberta Women of Unifarm cookbook. This cookbook is a collection of Alberta mom’s and grandma’s...

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has come a long way in a short time, and the rapid progress has been nothing short of impressive. Chat GPT,...

Dream or nightmare? Ever had a dream where you’re out in public, perhaps shopping in a busy mall, delivering an impassioned speech, or...

With spring upon us, we are looking forward to warm sunshine, the first rain and beautiful green grass. Our taste buds begin to move away...

The year 1910 was a very long time ago. We are as far from 1910 as 1910 was from 1797. A lot has changed since then, so I thought we...

A laugh a minute The ability to laugh at ourselves or the problems we encounter is fundamental to enjoying a good life. It develops your...

I have been busy testing this recipe. This is the keto version of my traditional Egg Custard recipe. The three cups of cream can also be...

The year 1929 was an important year for Vermilion. After all, this was the year that the community received one of the top rural...

Green thumbs I really appreciate houseplants. Especially throughout the winter when spring becomes a foolish little dream. Of course, I’m...

Happy Easter everyone. It is so nice to be able to get together with family and friends. Let’s make the most of it. As I write this, the...

The post office had been operating for nearly 20 years by the time it was decided a new home was needed for it in Vermilion. In March...

“Old age is always fifteen years older than I am.” - Oliver Wendell Holmes I’m a bit of a recluse. Apart from going to work each day, I...