Big Old Trees are LovedA large Mazzard Cherry tree recently came to the end of a life, that quite possibly started deep in the 19th century.Jul 15Jul 15
What is behind “David’s” slingshot?Many centuries ago small, young David bested giant Goliath using a sling shot against sword and armour. This is an heroic story at the…May 20May 20
The Big Four African AnimalsActually in the world of Africa animal viewing it is ’the big five’ that is most craved. They include the elephant, rhinoceros, lion…May 11May 11
Glories of West HamiltonIf it weren’t for the ‘fame’ of heavy industry, Hamilton would be known as one of the most geographically gifted cities in the province…Oct 14, 2023Oct 14, 2023
Knowing What We Know“Knowing What We Know:The Transmission of Knowledge From Ancient Wisdom to Modern Magic” is a particularly ambitious work both for this…Sep 17, 2023Sep 17, 2023
Korea’s Secret RetreatIt isn’t an international ‘mecca’ for tourists, in fact it is barely known. Nevertheless it has been the tourist destination at one end of…Apr 19, 2023Apr 19, 2023
Tractoring in ChildhoodOur tractor was more old fashioned than most. It had lugged steel wheels, not large rubber tires like most neighbours’ tractors of the…Nov 27, 2022Nov 27, 2022
Demise of an Overhead TechnologyThose of us who have been living for decades in a technologically active society have experienced a bewildering number of changes/advances…Mar 15, 2022Mar 15, 2022
