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Almonte in Concert is back for the 2026/27 season

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Reflections from the Swamp

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Naming Things After Trump

Reflections from the Swamp Richard van Duyvendyk Dear Reader, As most of you know, I am not very good at politics. In fact, I recently tried taking a break from social media—an...

Awakening at the Swamp

Reflections from the Swamp Dear Reader I hope that you are enjoying these cooler days of summer, our gardens, and have had a chance to travel to other parts of the...

St Patrick’s Exile

Reflections from the Swamp Dear Reader Most years, we wander across the swamp to the Isthmus of St. Patrick on St. Patty's Day. This year, my knee isn't up for the...
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Dear Queen Victoria

Reflections from the Swamp Dear Readers I thought I’d share a letter I wrote to Queen Victoria. I’m not sure she’ll get to read it, so...

Spring’s First Love

Reflections from the Swamp Dear Reader Springtime brings everything back into life. The Sun rises earlier, warming the earth, and setting the life forces on a...

Dandelion Crowns and Freckles

Reflections from the Swamp Dear Readers Don’t poison the ground Make a dandelion crown As Mother’s Day approaches, so does dandelion and tulip season. Our Mother’s Day tradition...

Sheep, goats and pigs

Reflections from the Swamp Dear Reader Recently a couple of my readers asked me, "How do you come up with ideas for writing?" Of Piles and Such I...

Community and Komijnekaas

Reflections from the Swamp Dear Readers This is a true story, although many of the names have been changed to protect the innocent. Some names may...

Reincarnation and Loons

Reflections from the Swamp Dear Readers During these isolating times, I’ve been writing stories and sending them to Brent Eades, the editor of  The Millstone. I've...

Alpha and Omega

Reflections from the Swamp Dear Readers, The swamp is truly a glorious place to be in early spring. This year Tundra Swans and Sandhill Cranes have joined...

April Fools and Blue Herons

Reflections from the Swamp Dear Readers I’ll miss the usual switch of the sugar and salt, and other pranks that my grandkids like to do on...

Spring Taurussoboda

Reflections from the Swamp Dear readers, Welcome to the long-awaited Spring! Every Spring arrives uniquely, like models appearing with new fashions on the runway, or fresh new...

Baker’s Dozens

Reflections from the Swamp Dear Reader, By the time you read this, I’ll have had a full knee replacement done in Kemptville. My doctor said it...

Life’s Lessons

Tales from the Swamp Dear Readers, We are now a year into the pandemic and all the changes that have risen around us. I sometimes feel...

Emission Tests and Miracles

Reflections from the Swamp Dear Readers, The anxiously awaited Covid tests are beginning to arrive in more significant numbers. Now students and teachers will be able...

Black History and Valentines

Reflections from the Swamp Dear Reader, Happy recent Valentine’s Day! A great day to reach out to others and let them know we love them. So...

Super Bowl, Anne of Green Acres and the Grey Cup

Reflections from the Swamp Dear Reader, Will you be watching the game today? Wiarton Willie, Shubenacadie Sam and Theresa Tam all came out of their holes...
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