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Summer is not even in full stride yet but when it comes to preparing for the next school year, the planning is well underway. This planning is more important than ever as the province transitions away from at home learning to a return to in-class instruction.

Dandelion season is hard to miss with the verges and people’s gardens full of the bright yellow flowers or the fluffy heads. The bumble bees love them because they are one of the first flowers that come out, and provide nectar for them.

Many of you folks who read this blog told me that there are times in your Christian walk when your heart overflows with praise for what God has done in your life.

This week I’ve interviewed Evelyn Friesen who was our first ever paid Volunteer Coordinator decades ago! She is no longer getting paid to do so, but Evelyn continues to volunteer at our front desk every week and always loves to recruit others to join her at MHV.

Recently I heard Al Sharpton speak at the funeral service for George Floyd in Minneapolis.

It is typical in every graduation year to wish the graduates well and to give them some advice for the challenges and obstacles that they are sure to face ahead in life.

If yeast is introduced into a bowel of suitable media, the behaviour of the yeast is quite predictable. The population will grow exponentially (like compound interest in the bank), until all food is consumed. Then the population will collapse.

As of late, our provincial government has started examining and implementing additional steps to gradually and cautiously continue the restoration of services and businesses, while ensuring the safety of Manitoban’s by making sure physical distancing measures remain in place.

Let’s talk Portulaca. Now I know what you are thinking, “isn’t that a weed?” or “Don’t those take over entire gardens?” And you would be right, if they were the same plant.

Today I have the honour of two past MHV Presidents sharing their thoughts on volunteering. An interview with Al Hamm who became interested in helping out when he saw the new windmill at its dedication in 2001. Then a beautiful speech given by Willie Peters at our recent virtual AGM.