best of wmtc, 2018 edition
The “wmtc’s greatest hits” page is now updated to include 2018. Somehow Allan continues to find highlights.
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pupdate: good news
The surgery was a success. The vet was very pleased with how the procedure went, said the joint is in good shape outside of this injury, and Diego did well…
pupdate: our temporary tripod
Diego is walking on three legs, a result of a ruptured knee ligament (ACL). Surgery is scheduled for Friday. Our first dog, Gypsy, had the same injury. It’s not uncommon…
five things you probably don’t know about frederick douglass (and u.s. history)
Frederick Douglass: Prophet of Freedom, David W. Blight’s monumental biography of that greatest of Americans, is a long, challenging, and utterly fascinating read. After waiting for months to borrow it…
the north island report: what is going on with the price of gas?
I normally don’t complain about prices, and I dislike when other people with privilege do so. But for every rule, there’s at least one exception, and this is it. What…
in which we discover kai is houdini
A new fence, eh? Not so fast! One minute the dogs are on their side of the fence, barking at a woman walking her dog past the house. The next…
jason kenney and doug ford. how depressing.
The chickens have voted for Colonel Sanders again. It’s an old, old story, and we seem farther away than ever from changing the ending. Doug Ford is destroying Ontario in…
"at your library" in the north island eagle: is your child ready to read?
In our local paper. At Your Library: Is Your Child Ready to Read? Kindergarten is a child’s introduction to school – but your children’s education begins long before they ever…
in which two humans figure out how to make a yard safe for canines
We did it! We closed the gaps in our partially fenced yard, in a way that looks decent, was within our budget, and within our skill set. First we researched…
first bear sighting of the season
We see bald eagles every day here, and we’ve seen lots of elk — but they never stick around for a photo. This little guy was munching away, and let…
"at your library" in the north island eagle: column #1
I’m writing a library column for the local newspaper! I’m really excited about it. Everyone reads this free paper, so a column is an amazing opportunity to promote our services.…
pupdate: ten things we love about kai
The yard is only partially fenced, so until we close the gap, Kai is tethered.She doesn’t seem to mind. Allan, Diego, and I are totally smitten by this little munchkin.…
outstanding customer service from wayfair.ca
Wayfair.ca has amazing customer service! Their selection is great, the prices are competitive, and they offer free shipping with orders of more than $75. But their customer service has sealed…
introducing… kai!
Our first meeting Introducing Kai, the new addition to our pack, and Diego’s new sister! Kai (rhymes with eye) is small for us, about 30 pounds, a pit-mix with a…
rotd: frederick douglass, prophet of freedom
Revolutionary thought of the day: Douglass’s great gift, and the reason we know him of today, is that he found ways to convert the scars Covey left on his body…
what i’m reading: jackie robinson: a biography
I finished reading this fine biography a while ago, but I’ve been having trouble writing about it. It was very good. If some parts were a bit too detailed for…
the north island restaurant report: where to eat in port hardy and port mcneill
I was sure that one of the downsides of moving to a small town in a relatively remote area would be a serious lack of food choices. I’ve been very…
drive and hike to the ocean: san josef bay
Ever since we moved here, I’ve been fascinated with our town’s proximity to Cape Scott Provincial Park. Cape Scott is a wilderness park, accessible mainly through the rugged North Coast…
winter drive: alice lake loop
A few weeks ago, we took a scenic drive known as the Alice Lake Loop. We read there were various short hikes and natural attractions along the way. We may…