It’s Alive!!!
the old man in the hat I don’t like horror shows. Never did. Maybe it has something to do with living in the boondocks. When you scream, there really is no one around to hear you. Watching scary shows, alone, late at night, is just too creepy. When you...
Going Green!
From the editor… By Stephanie Kelley The Autumn Equinox arrived over this past weekend, Fall is officially here! This is my favourite time of year….cool nights, glorious colours and, hopefully, lots of clear and sunny days. It’s been an interesting week around here. I attended several different events, some...
The Comfort Zone
From the editor… Recently I got to thinking about how hard it is for most people to switch gears to embrace new ideas and step outside of their comfort zone. We see this tendency exhibited every day in every way in every person you know…maybe even yourself!…people who work...
“Why Not?”
The old man in the hat The fine people of TransCanada Pipelines have graced us with their dog and pony show of the proposed “Energy East”, 12 billion dollar energy project. How nice. I think the weekly magazine Maclean’s said it the best in their September 2 article,...
From the editor…
I was sitting around the other day, pondering upon the mysteries of the universe as I like to do. I try to keep my ruminations positive, as it’s important to maintain a cheerful attitude in this life, and to shy away from any pity parties, but sometimes stuff just...
“Always ask an expert!”
The old man in the hat I have been cursed since my youth with an affliction so troublesome that it has caused me untold grief. It has cost me friends and acquaintances. What, you may ask, is the nature of my grievous problem? I must confess that I have,...
Power of Communication
From the editor… Way back when I was 10 years old my dad asked me this classic math question: Which would you rather have, a million dollars or a penny that is doubled every day for a month? Well, a million bucks sure sounded good, but it also sounded...
“Rain, Rain Go Away!”
The old man in the hat Rain. I am some glad that we have had bountiful rain. All this rain makes the lawn grow. The lawn. Who invented the lawn. Let’s blame the Albertans. Lawns are just an Albertan conspiracy to force us to spend our hard earned lucre...
From the editor….
Armageddon appears to have struck the once lovely village of Perth-Andover as our buildings and homes continue to be demolished and relocated. What used to be a beautiful and cohesive riverfront community now looks like a bomb hit it. As I was walking my dog the other day, we...
“You are welcome!”
The old man in the hat As one grows up, hopefully, one of the first things you are taught is to say please, thank-you and you are welcome, in social situations in which you have requested that something be done in your favour or for your benefit. In short,...