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Jack’s take on Isla’s magic eyes…

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In my quest to ensure that Isla feels at ease wearing her glasses, I decided to have a discussion with my son Jack about making sure he tells her he loves them, and that he looks after her if someone starts to tease her. I started by telling him that Peanut was a fairy-tale princess […] Read more
Farm Life

The love of crafting

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Growing up in Saskatoon with parents who had struggled through the Great Depression taught Serena DuBois to live frugally, spend wisely and make do with very little. “My father was a war veteran and died when I was 13 years old. I was the fourth of seven children and each of us had our responsibilities […] Read more
Columns, Farm Life

Tomatoes and onions

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Tomatoes are No. 1 when it comes to home gardens and horticultural crops in the U.K. Onions are designated the second most important veggie in that country. Canadians also love their homegrown fruits of the vine. Need I say both tomatoes and onions are part and parcel of my assembly of words that follow? FIRST, […] Read more
Farm Life

A taste of the Wild West

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It’s a sport that makes riders feel like outlaws from the Wild West. Cowboy mounted shooting comes complete with revolvers, horses and gunpowder. However, the guns are loaded with blanks and the bandits are in the form of balloons. “Every kid wanted to be Wyatt Earp or Billy the Kid and in some small way, […] Read more
Farm Life

Her magic eyes…

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We recently paid a visit to our optometrist to get Isla’s eyes checked out. Seemingly overnight, she developed a lazy eye. Or maybe two. Turns out, she’s far sighted. Apparently enough for the optometrist to warn me that her eyes were going to be noticeably magnified. Translation: she needed glasses. Really thick ones. As we […] Read more
Farm Life

What the next generation needs for succession success

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Founders typically want to know where their income streams will be after they let go of power and control of management and/or ownership. They also have marital conflict about home residence issues, and how to be fair to non-business heirs. The next generation can’t wait to gain equity, quota, and more decision-making power. Young farmers […] Read more
Farm Life, News

Fun and economical gift ideas

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Many family budgets become strained during the holidays. With a long list of family and friends, finding enough money to go around may be challenging. To help reduce the stress of the holiday season, consider these fun and economical homemade gift ideas:  Create gift baskets. For the family member who loves movies, make a “night-in” […] Read more
Columns, Farm Life

Happy Christmas in the country

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Heaps of snow in the Peace region of Alberta make it easy to visualize a “white Christmas” as I write this. If I were to ask you about the top 10 things that make a great Christmas celebration for you, what would you answer? Most families that I work with want to maintain family harmony, […] Read more
Columns, Farm Life

I got skills…

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My skills used to include drinking vodka and chain-smoking. I suspect if we go far enough back, I’m of Russian descent. As a parent, I’ve had to hang up my shoes in these arenas and have attempted to better myself in the areas of baking, cooking, knitting, crafts… you know, all that crap that involves heavy […] Read more
Farm Life, News

Last column of 2012

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Wondering what to get a good friend or special relative for Christmas? A subscription to Grainews comes to mind immediately. It’s an excellent way to say hello and remember someone with a thoughtful gift during the holiday season. He or she will truly appreciate your kindness and who knows? I, Ted, might also gain a […] Read more

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