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Diana’s Quiz – November 26, 2022

by Diana Filer 1.  With which country does...

Ol’ Sluffer and the Lobster

Reflections from the Swamp Dear Reader Some of you,...

Light Up the Night, December 2

Mississippi Mills is ready to welcome hundreds...

Reflections from the Swamp

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Corkery recognized with new signs

Reflections from the Swamp Dear Reader I hope you have cleared all the leaves, stacked all the wood, and put on your winter tires. Winter is just around the corner (and...

Of Kale and Shadows

Reflections from the Swamp Dear Reader During a walk with my four-year-old granddaughter, she said someone was following us. I looked across the field and told her no one was following...

Think Globally, Act Locally

Reflections from the Swamp Dear Reader We’ve just had another Thanksgiving with our family and grandchildren. Tradition starts the meal with everyone stating something they’re thankful for. The most common thing...
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The Ant and the Grasshopper

Reflections from the Swamp Dear Reader One of the great things about having grandkids is the opportunity to read children's books. Most of these well-illustrated books,...

God Save The Queen

Reflections from the Swamp Dear Reader Most Canadians have never known a monarch other than the Queen. My bride and I were in Algonquin Park without...

The Blue Umbrella

Reflections from the Swamp Dear Reader About a month ago, I drove through a neighbourhood on Garbage Day. Tuesdays are garbage days in Corkery, an excellent...

A Cottage in The Twilight Zone

Reflections from the Swamp Dear Reader Recently my bride and I were offered the use of a cottage up in Quebec on a lake. No one...

Camping with the Grandchildren

Reflections from the Swamp Dear Reader When was the last time you went camping? I don't mean cruising around in a Winnebago or even a tent...

Gardening in North Korea

Reflections from the Swamp Dear Reader I hope you have been enjoying the summer, getting outside, gardening, and swimming in a lake free of icebergs. I'm...

 Canada Day

Reflections from the Swamp Dear Reader Happy Canada Day! Last Canada Day, we weren't in a frame of mind to celebrate. Discoveries of unmarked graves, thousands of...

Reflections on Being a Father

Reflections from the Swamp Dear Reader I missed writing about Father's Day on time for The Millstone. Asked to recall one experience we had with our...

Calling on a Higher Power

Reflections from the Swamp Dear Reader Many of us were affected by the recent storm and power outage. We lost power for four days. I was...

Wannabe Cattle Rancher (Part Two)

Reflections from the Swamp Dear Reader This story is part two of my Wannabe Cattle Rancher story, which first appeared in The Millstone at https://millstonenews.com/wannabe-cattle-rancher/ Harry's single...

Wannabe Cattle Rancher

Reflections from the Swamp Dear Reader Due to the stratospheric success of "Wannabe Sheep Farmer," (I'm not bragging much, but I got four hits on Facebook!)...

Haying with Guy Lafleur and friends

Reflections from the Swamp Dear Reader I called this piece “Haying with Guy Lafleur” to get your attention. Sometimes I think my writings get lost between...

Wannabe Sheep Farmer

Reflections from the Swamp He wanted $125.00 for two lambs on the condition that I took an ancient “yow” in the bargain. I stuffed the...

My wonderful bride knows everything

Reflections from the Swamp Dear Reader Since Covid, my bride and I have spent a lot of time alone. Time together has allowed me to discover...
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