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And I Thought January was Tough

Here on the prairies it is the time of March and one is never quite sure what to expect.   Will she be kind, or will she be cruel. Let me just say this about that… this year it’s not looking … Continue reading

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Winnipeg Animal Services… Deserving of a Second Look

As far back as memory takes me, I have felt a special affinity towards animals. When I was young and growing up in Winnipeg, animal rescue organizations were few, if any. What was provided followed more the principle of animal … Continue reading

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A Winter Reprieve

Living in Winnipeg for most of my life one would think that I would be more tolerant of the winter experience. But the simple truth is, I am not.   For me it is not so much about the snow as … Continue reading

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January.. the time of never ending winter

Or so it seems. It is cold here.  So cold that ice crystals form in the air on a still day.   Yesterday the sun finally shone through the blanket of cloud but with the sun came the even deeper cold.   … Continue reading

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Scenes From an Early Morning Dog Walk

This morning the sun rose at 8:24. Coco, Sadie and I were out the door and through the back gate by 9:30. The thermometer read -16C but with little to no wind it was the perfect time for a walk … Continue reading

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