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Medical tune-up at the doctor’s orifice
The Doctor’s Orifice January 27, 2011 I was in need of a medical tune-up, so on a whim I called, and the receptionist said the doctor could fit me in late afternoon. I thought it would be a quick visit. I would be put up on the hoist and be back on the road in […]
A Few Thoughts On These Cold Mornings
The last few frigid mornings have presented some challenges to people like me who like to start the day off with a brisk walk – in my case, a total of five km to Baycrest Marina and back. I never knew the breeze off the Bay of Quinte could be so cold! I don’t “love” […]
Amigos, my paw!
My buddy Dave left me. He flew to Mexico without me and I am too upset to blog today He sent me the following e-mail but it will be a long time before I forgive him. Dear Dodger: I hear that you are really upset that I am in Mexico without you. I also hear […]
I Still Have Nightmares About Pole Vaulting
I am not ashamed to confess that I am not a big fan of contact sports, and really have limited interest in sports of any kind. I respect the sport of sports, and those who do follow sports, but I was just never big on sports. In high school, I would do everything short of […]
On the cutting edge of collections
With the current popularity of television programs like Pawn Shop, American Pickers and Antiques Road Show, interest in collecting stuff is starting to revive. For anyone who has a collecting bug there are limitless opportunities to get involved in any number of cultural or natural elements. You are only limited by your energy, your storage […]
Celebrating the New Year on Big Island
I spent New Year’s Eve the way I have most of my life – by going to bed. The only time my wife and I ever celebrated was in 2000 at a big bash in Picton’s Community Centre. We danced all night, and we ate from long tables groaning under the weight of food. Most […]
Dreaming of an Old Fashioned Christmas
The older I get, the more fondly I like to look back to the days when I was growing up on the family farm, not far from where we live now. I guess that’s the reason I chose a red cedar for our Christmas tree this year, instead of the traditional spruce, or fir or […]
Christmas books for garden buffs
Stuck for a gift idea for a gardening friend? A choice that has lots of approval and long-term staying power is a book. Books for improving your gardening techniques, books for inspiring your recipient with bold new ideas for the coming Spring or books to join the list of people who just like to share […]
December Moments
I have the dubious distinction of annually celebrating my birthday on one of the shortest days of the year. This might account for why I have taken on the habits of redpolls and tree sparrows of the sub arctic tundra who routinely begin feeding long before the light of day. Similarly, my breakfast is over […]
MANDARIN GLAZED BANANA PUFFS
2 bananas (ripe) ¼ cup pineapple (crushed) ¾ cup flour 1 ½ tbsps. sugar ½ tsp. lemon juice 1 tsp. cinnamon 2 cups vegetable oil Topping 1 small can mandarin oranges 1 ½ tbsps. brown sugar 2 tbsps. cream 1 tbsp. butter – to a medium bowl add bananas, pineapple and mash well – add […]
