Category: Family & Friends
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What I See When I See Smiths Falls – Part 3
You can find Part 1 & Part 2 here. After 17 years and a thousand round trips, I could drive from Burritt’s Rapids to Smiths Falls with my eyes closed. But why would I want to? Read more
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More Than Enough Refugee Blues to Go Around
Refugee Blues was published by writer and poet W.H. Auden in 1939, at the start of World War II. It’s safe to say not much has changed and, perhaps, it never will if war and hatred continue to be our modus operandi. The million dollar question is this: Are we doomed as humans to this destructive cycle of scapegoatism… Read more
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It’s Just Not Christmas Without Homemade Baileys
Every Christmas since I’ve been an adult, I’ve used my mom’s recipe to make bottle upon bottle of homemade Baileys, which I’ve distributed to friends and neighbours. The original recipe card is so well-used it’s begun to look like an ancient artifact. You’d think I’d have memorized it by now, but every year I pull… Read more
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“Too fancy and ingenious”: Children’s Books by Adult Writers
Reading to children is inextricably intertwined with the idea of home, comfort and love. These five children’s books by authors better known for their adult writing, are available in first edition form from Peter Harrington, London’s leading rare book firm. And because we all love a good backstory, the home lives of the authors prove as interesting… Read more
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Cruising in My Neighbours’ Amphicar
It’s a car! It’s a boat! It’s a 1964 Amphicar looking for adventure on the Rideau River at Burritt’s Rapids. And it’s better than a dog for meeting people. Read more
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Jane’s Walk Burritt’s Rapids 2015 – Day 1
Being Canadian, I have to lead with the weather: How on earth did we luck out getting the warmest most perfect day of the year so far? It provided an excellent backdrop for Day 1 of Jane’s Walk Burritt’s Rapids. In another few hours we’ll launch Day 2 with Jane’s Yoga with the Locals, Jane’s Worship… Read more
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#BeLikeJane
It’s here! It’s here! Jane’s Walk weekend is upon us and the Jane’s Walk Burritt’s Rapids Community Festival launches at 9:00am this morning with a Jane’s Run with the Locals. The festival runs Saturday and Sunday from 9:00am until 4:30pm. Pack your lunch, sunscreen, water, walking shoes and curiosity and come #BeLikeJane. The best parking is… Read more
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If I were a kid at Jane’s Walk Burritt’s Rapids…
If I were a kid at Jane’s Walk Burritt’s Rapids, this is what I would do: 1. Attend the family-friendly Jane’s Walk ‘n Talk called: Disappearing Habitat: Killing the Goose That Laid the Golden Egg. John McKenzie has a natural history museum in his workshop and there’s lots to see and touch (Sunday) 2. Take a paddle up… Read more
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Jane’s Walk Burritt’s Rapids May 2 & 3, 2015
Click here for the complete schedule of events & activities Please note the change: The car collection will only be in the village on Saturday ******* The title and tagline of our press release reads: Rural Burritt’s Rapids Joins Jane’s Walk Ottawa ~ Why should urbanites have all the fun? I point this out not… Read more
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Repose
I thought, I created, I imagined. But mostly I floated under a duvet on the sofa in a slack-jawed, winter-induced repose, too relaxed even to read much. Read more