On Sending a Child to Summer Camp

I never went to summer camp – that is not something that people do in Israel. When I was little, I went to day camp in the next village over, and I remember making crafts and singing songs and going to the beach. Fun, but hardly life-changing. Here in Manitoba, the attitude towards summer camp … Continue reading On Sending a Child to Summer Camp

Fruit Share Wins an Award!

You will remember that I have written several times about the wonderful organisation called Fruit Share. Started in 2010 by the inimitable Getty Stewart, this volunteer-run group connects homeowners with excess fruit in their backyards with volunteer pickers who climb the trees and fill the baskets. From 10 fruit pickers in South Osborne four years … Continue reading Fruit Share Wins an Award!

How the Lily Capital Made Us Happy

It's Christmas Eve. My family and I are driving back from the ski resort at Asessippi, near Russell, MB. We've had a good couple of days there, but now it's time to head home. The resort will be closed over Christmas, so there's no point for us in hanging around. Everything is festooned in lights, … Continue reading How the Lily Capital Made Us Happy

Why Blogging About Food in Manitoba is Really Cool

Chef Michael Shafer demonstrates Sometimes you just have to step out in faith and ask to play with the big kids. I have recently joined a FaceBook group called Manitoba Food Bloggers. I'm fortunate to be in a group there with people like Shel Zolkewich, Rebecca Hadfield, Ron Cantiveros and other luminaries of the Manitoba … Continue reading Why Blogging About Food in Manitoba is Really Cool