Opinion

There's something about seeing a swather out in the field that makes me feel like I'm eight years old again.

To those wondering where I have been the past few weeks, I want to confirm that (a) no, I did not break my arm again, and (b) no, I did not quit my job and leave the Battlefords forever. I did leave the Battlefords, though, but only temporarily.

There's an old English proverb, going back at least 600 years: Children should be seen and not heard.

The following is an ancient Greek story, but probably one that you didn't hear in school (like any ancient culture, we have our own preconceived notions about the ancient Greeks). King Midas sought great wisdom - the wisdom of the gods.

A couple of days ago I breathed a big sigh then headed out for a therapeutic massage. Every muscle in my back and shoulders ached but it was finished. The book was written.

Usually this would be the time of year when I would begin to write my annual column summing up box office results for the summer months.

"Which lake were you at last week?" Ed, my neighbour next door, asked. "Emma Lake," I answered. "Why would you go so far north with so many good lakes nearby?" demanded Ed. "It is fairly close to Prince Albert.

Dear Editor: The Saskatchewan Federal Electoral Boundary Commission has released a new draft proposal of the 14 electoral districts.

Is it best to do cardio on an empty stomach? An hour after eating? First thing in the morning? At the end of the day? The simple answer is "YES!" Anytime, as long as you're doing it. You will burn fat no matter when you exercise.

Summer holidays slip away far too quickly. With only a few weeks left it seems like we have put on plenty of kilometres and seen many people and places, but there is still so much we want to do.