Opinion

I asked Ed, my old neighbour in Saskatchewan, “What makes folks most thankful?” Ed answered, “It isn't wealth because everyone could use more money.

Prairie Wool

If ever we’d had an unusual Thanksgiving holiday weekend, it was this year. While we traditionally celebrated with three families (son and family, nephew and his wife and Hubby and I), this year the meals were spread out over the weekend.

“It was now about noon, and darkness came over the whole land until three in the afternoon, for the sun stopped shining.

One of the first things to miss when the garden is finished is the ability to just slip outside to get some fresh herbs.

Prairie Wool

Neighbourly Advice According to Ed

As fall moves into winter, it is a great idea to grow something inside that is easy, economical and, of course, edible. Now that it is a bit chilly to enjoy being outside for long periods of time, it is nice to grow something inside.

Letter to the Editor

Years ago, we knew a young fellow who used to love to say grace before meals. No matter how briefly or fervently he prayed he always added this comment: “And dear God, help our food to turn to energy and not fat.