Fence Posts
Pop’s Recipe for Well-Being: Swiss Chalet, Vodka Tonics and Good Company
Dan Needles on how eating together and enjoying life’s simple pleasures helped his father live to the ripe old age of 97.
On a Short Leash
Slowing down doesn’t come naturally for active sheepdogs, or their reluctantly aging owners.
The Appliance Guy
Back when things were built to last, a little know-how went a long way when it came to fixing things.
A Bad Connection
After many mishaps with mobiles, landlines often prove to be a good defense against dropped calls.
Staying Useful and Relevant
Experts agree the best defence against aging is to maintain a sense of purpose after retirement.
Home Sweet Home Office
People often ask me what I do for a living out here on the farm, and for the last four months the answer has been ‘I blow snow’.
A Rough Neighbourhood
Rural living means coming together to help each other – even if you’re from the so-called ‘rough’ side of town.
Things Are Getting Better
Is a cut in interest rates coming? Will house prices come down? Only the chicken knows for sure, and he isn’t talking.
I Don’t Know What Happened…
Rural living often presents various technological challenges – but sometimes getting disconnected is just what you need.
The Money Pit
Maintaning a home – especially a country home – is no easy feat for owners or their wallets.
We Need to Stay in Touch – But Can Community Newspapers Survive?
Veteran writer Dan Needles laments the loss of printed news while pondering the future of journalism.
‘True Pastry Gloves’ – Stumbling Through the National Anthem
Dan Needles reflects on how Canadians seem to be the only people who stumble over the words of their national anthem.



