Knowledge and Madness
“The love of knowledge is a kind of madness” – C.S. Lewis
Why Add Hoods to Sweatshirts?
I like sweatshirts, they’re comfortable, usually warm, and easy to wash. But, why do they add hoods to them? The hoods pull down on the back and leave the back of my neck cold. I try different things, like rolling it up and pulling the string tight to keep it from dragging down my back. I’ve tried stuffing it inside down the back.… Read the rest
Posted to Ontario Barn Preservation – Cars in Barns Are Barn Finds
This is the post I wrote about old cars being found in even older barns, for the Ontario Barn Preservation newsletter, January 2023.
Cars in Barns Are “Barn Finds”
I like to photograph old buildings, farm houses and barns included. I’ve met a lot of people who also have an interest in old places. Not everyone is about photographing them.… Read the rest
Glass Handles/ Pulls for a Set of Drawers
One of the handles on my dresser broke. I’ve had the handles replaced once since I got the dresser and matching bedside table/ dresser. The handles I had on it for years were nice looking but plasticy. So, I wanted to find something I would like better this time. But, not something that would outshine the dressers.… Read the rest
Posted to Ontario Barn Preservation – Tree Stump Fences
This is the post I wrote about tree stump fences for the Ontario Barn Preservation newsletter, June 2022.
Thinking About Tree Stumps Today
I seldom see those old tree stump fences now. They used to be all over rural Ontario. Do you know the fences I mean? They were tree stumps pulled up (after the tree was cut down, of course) and lined up in rows as a border at the edge of the land or field.… Read the rest
Posted to Ontario Barn Preservation – Wind Farms
This is my post for the Ontario Barn Preservation newsletter for April, 2022. My first couple of newsletter posts were a bit bland. But, I’ve started thinking of more interesting topics, I think. So I’m going to re-post them for myself here at my own site.
Spring has me thinking about wind farms.
Ontario has wind farms (wind turbines and wind power farms).… Read the rest
The House in Ballantrae
I know this house in Ballantrae, Ontario. I’ve never been inside, or even closer than looking from the street. There is another similar down the road but far less looked after. This house is a local treasure, to me at least. I found it on a card sold via Etsy today. It doesn’t seem to say who the artist is, might be easier to see on a larger size.… Read the rest
A Carousel and Airship Among Other Wooden Building Kits
Found at the PlaywithUnicorns shop on Etsy.
Where Would You Love to Write?
This was part of a quiz about what type of author you would be/ are. I loved this question. Which answer would you pick?
Although the train station was high on my list and its my bedroom where I usually do end up writing – a coffee shop on a grey and rainy day was my most preferred place, by far.… Read the rest