Worthy Distractions
Things have been quiet on the personal blog front for a while. My apologies. First, there were final papers. Four due in five days. Let’s just say I lived on coffee, three hours of sleep per night and was very grateful to get two extensions. Then, there was exams. Oh, and losing my wallet. I … Continue reading »
{Locality} is a Lifestyle
Today’s (last-minute pulled-together) post is kind of a continuation of what I talked about last week in my “Changing {Locality}” post: the values of “Local,” or in my case, {Locality} doesn’t necessarily have to do with the area that I’m living in. Rather, it’s about a mindset that values what is around you, wherever you … Continue reading »
{Locality} Dishes and Deliciousness: Clay and Gourmet of Bayfield, Ontario
Penny Reihl has been in retail for the majority of her career, so perhaps it was only a matter of time before she found herself the owner of a fantastic shop on Main Street in Bayfield. Penny purchased Clay and Gourmet in July 2011 from the previous owner and longtime Bayfield business owner, Karen McNairn … Continue reading »
It’s official: I’m a Ruralist!
If you’re not already following Ruralist.ca, what the heck are you waiting for? I kid. But seriously, it’s a fantastic website that promises to grow up to be truly great. I like to compare it to Etsy: Ruralist.ca will be to rural Ontario what Etsy is to all things handmade. It begins with an online … Continue reading »
Changing {Locality}
My geographical locality has changed since my last {Locality} post. I’m no longer an official resident of Huron County. My new county has the word “sex” in it: Middlesex. A respectable enough county name, though one rarely thinks of the county when one is in a city. The transition has been odd. Not only did … Continue reading »
Playing Favourites: Thai Kitchen coconut milk
I’ve never been to Asia. I’ve never even wanted to go to Asia. Then, Johnathan spent three months backpacking through Thailand, Malaysia, Cambodia, and the Philippines last year, and informs me that I must go back with him someday, that it was gorgeous (especially southern Philippines), and so perhaps one day I shall actually travel … Continue reading »
From Ruralist.ca: 8 Reasons to Shop Local (an Infographic)
You already know that I get excited about local and rural shops, but here is a beautiful graphic worthy of printing and hanging on your fridge or desk or wherever you might look at it, to remind you that while box stores might be convenient, the local store is where it’s at: Let’s start a … Continue reading »
Out with the old
For your viewing pleasure, a montage of photos of my last couple of days in the country… Stay tuned for “In with the new”.
We’re not in Kansas anymore
After several days of packing and cleaning and unpacking and cleaning and more cleaning, I find myself feeling like my To-Do list is too long to justify time spent sitting down and blogging. Here’s a peek at my list: Wash walls in every room Paint every room Paint trim in every room Wash the rest … Continue reading »
