Author Archives: Rhona

 

Ah, the mourning after… but Good Holding Ground, a very nice cake, and a launch this Friday

May 3

What can one say but congratulations to my new MP, Randall Garrison, who will shortly be joining lots of other new NDPs in Ottawa; and congratulations to Elizabeth May, who will be there too, waving a big green flag for … Continue reading →

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Party statements about issues affecting writers, in advance of Monday’s Canadian election

Apr 29

Interesting to see the party that didn’t respond to pre-election questions posed by The Writers’ Union of Canada… Party Responses to TWUC Election Questions-1

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High security meals & some curious uses for oregano

Apr 27

The Clink is an interesting restaurant in Britain which is run by inmates of HM Prison High Down (this article about it by an expert in prison food is worth reading too). Envisioned by its Michelin-starred chef-founder as a way … Continue reading →

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Watery weather

Apr 24

Before I return to grey, damp Victoria as it is just now, I want to say thanks to the prairie sun gods who have smiled so warmly on my visit to Saskatchewan. Not quite the prayer that the people of … Continue reading →

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Big sky readings

Apr 20

Saskatchewan, the beautiful. It’s been quite a spring for some farmers here; signs suggest they won’t be suffering from drought this year… So sayeth the cows in a field near Muenster: I had a very pleasant afternoon yesterday with the … Continue reading →

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