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A LOCAL AUTHOR Last week, I watched a online interview, put on by the Vancouver Public Library, of J.B.MacKinnon. He is our local journalist and author, who just published another great book, The Day the World Stops Shopping. Tzeporah Berman, … Continue reading →

Hi Neighbour, ICYMI, (In case you missed it) Coola and Grinder came out of hibernation last week on Thursday, after 170 days, starting on November 10, 2020, and ending on April 29, 2021! Can you believe it? That’s their longest … Continue reading →

Hi Neighbour, How do you deal with Income Tax? Well, I’m no saint, in that department. When I was working, my employer took taxes off every paycheque. That was great for me, when I didn’t have any complications, like extra … Continue reading →

Early in 2021, I was recommended a book called Anxious People, published in 2020, by Fredrik Backman, a Swedish author. When I looked for it at the City Library, I had to put a hold on it, with a few … Continue reading →

NEIGHBOURHOOD TREATS Favoured mode of transport to reach the treats? Bikes—with the cardboard in the spokes to make that farting engine sound. Taken with us on the mission, a block or two from home? Nothing but a voracious appetite for … Continue reading →

Hi Neighbour, I hope you enjoyed our Best Easter Sunday in years!  I was reveling in being outside on a bright, sunny and warm day! So today, I’d like to introduce you to Homemade Kombucha. If you don’t know what … Continue reading →

Hi Neighbour, Do you know how we define a weed? It’s a plant growing where it’s not wanted. Not just any plant, I suppose. But definitely little plants that grow and multiply successfully, in spite of their small size. For … Continue reading →

Hi Neighbour, Now, that we’re beginning to see the light at the end of the tunnel, after COVID-19, maybe some of you are thinking of how you’ll be able to take a holiday. Will you still have to spend 2 … Continue reading →