Monthly Archives: August 2010

Putt, putt, putt, putt… the tractor strains to pull the ever heavier load. Perched on the rusty steel seat, the farmer in blue jeans and straw hat stretches to pull the lever on the old John Deere one cylinder model. … Continue reading →

Before Mike Samson of Tawatinaw, Alta., died, he dreamed of building a house for his wife Lisa. Mike had terminal brain cancer. The doctors told him he’d have another six months or so to live. Determined to build until he … Continue reading →

My parents came down from Fort St. John, B.C. and we spent some time on the nearby Hutterite colony picking berries with the women. I’m sure my ancestors were hunters and gatherers. I’m never happier than in a berry patch … Continue reading →

Women sway their lithe bodies in colourful Chitenges to African music. Nearby, Japanese in loose white clothing perform precise Judo moves while a whiff of Croatian doughnuts mingles with Thai curries and French crepes. Swinging wide petticoat skirts, Italian girls … Continue reading →