One year ago, when my solar panels came on line, I expected to produce about 7 Megawatts of power annually based on advertised averages and assumptions.
My wife and I love Cirque du Soleil. This year we went again and saw the magnificent production of “Crystal” which is performed entirely on ice and naturally included a lot of figure skating.
Mennonite Heritage Village (MHV) recently accepted a new Mennonite-made wall clock and a batch of family immigration documents into our artefact collection.
Twinkling lights, sparkling on fresh snow. The music of carolers in the air. Christmas is right around the corner. For many, it a season of joy, long anticipated for each year. For others, it is a season of stress and anxiety to get the right present and make it to every gathering.
This week also celebrates 20 years of leadership by the Association of Manitoba Municipalities. For 20 years AMM has been the unified voice of municipalities from across the province in bringing forward issues of concern and learning from each other.
On Monday morning I had the opportunity to join local municipal officials and those from the Hanover School Division to announce a significant expansion to Mitchell Elementary School.
There’s no question that shopping at the thrift store saves me money. A lot of money. Considering that the average Canadian household spends over $3300 a year on clothing and accessories, and the thrift store easily offers 90% savings, the math is not complicated.
Recently at the Legislature I had the opportunity to participate in a fantastic event with community members celebrating the 20th Anniversary of the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program.
While travelling in the United States recently I was at the same time working my way through Eric Metaxas’ epic biography of Diedrich Bonhoeffer, Bonhoeffer: Pastor, Martyr, Prophet, Spy, (2010).
When I was a child, I was very excited to learn to read. It was amazing that letters formed words when put together! Words put in order made sentences. I loved books and read and reread our few books.
