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Science Projects

If you’ve ever wondered why they have height, width and weight restrictions on science projects at your school, it’s because of cousin Eddie’s corn dryer.

Jun 21, 2017

Grounding Exercises

I discovered at an early age that people who work outside with their hands tend to be more grounded than the rest of the population.

Mar 20, 2017

Dr. Purvis’s 12 Steps to Getting Horse-Free

“Nothing lives longer than a horse with a health problem!” says the vet as he purrs out the lane in his limited edition Land Rover.

Nov 22, 2016

Hard Work for Hard Water

Will it last through the family reunion this weekend? Should I have it tested? How do I explain delicately to the guests that long showers are not an option?

Sep 16, 2016

A Fish Story

Then the sun emerged and I saw a glint of gold rim on the gravel bottom.

Jun 20, 2016

A Puff of Straw

“I’ve had a little mishap here.”

Mar 21, 2016

A Writer’s Retreat

There was a lot of crumpled paper on the floor, the theme music would falter, and you could see this was all pretty difficult for him.

Nov 25, 2015

The Postman

I shared a party line with Kenny for 20 years. It was a forerunner to the Internet chat room and I found it essential for staying abreast of current affairs.

Sep 11, 2015

A Favourite Duck

Ferdinand followed Duke around all day, trying to chase cats with him and bark when visitors arrived.

Jun 16, 2015

A Blast from the Past

It’s so long ago, it’s probably safe to tell the story now.

Mar 23, 2015

A Hymn to the Small Hall

The community hall is one of the very last places where we are allowed to get together and make something out of nothing, just for the fun of it.

Nov 17, 2014

When Birds Go Bad

“Don’t worry. You didn’t kill him. It takes at least a two-by four to kill a rooster.”

Sep 11, 2014