Monthly Archives July 2022

Secular Sunday – Was Noah’s Ark Made of Wood or Iron(y)?

Saturday Snap – I’m On A Boat!

Had a really enjoyable time on Grandpa’s pontoon boat for a few hours on Saturday afternoon…

Friday Fun Link – Bookordle

  Here’s another Wordle clone that might just become part of my daily routine!

Throwback Thursday – #tbt – First Time Driving? (July 2012)

Not sure if this was Pace’s first time driving with my dad at our farm but at any rate, hard to believe he now has his learner’s license!

Do You Think You’ve Never Had Covid? Think Again…

The Wall Street Journal recently published an article saying it’s very rare to not have had Covid for the majority of people, even if they haven’t tested positive. The original article is paywalled but this link appears to have the full article if you’re interested. I’ve thought about this a lot – it’s almost unbelievable […]

The Health Benefits of Camping

The points in this video are all very true about the benefits of camping – more exercise, fresh air, better sleep, less electronics, etc. etc. – but I could probably do a list of the reasons camping (at least how we do it) isn’t as healthy! From drinking Bailey’s with your morning coffee (and more […]

Music Monday – “I was thinking ’bout you crossing Southern Alberta/Canola fields at harvest time/Looked like tumbleweeds all raked up into rows/Brown rusty contour lines”

“Canola Fields” – James McMurtry

Gone Camping!

Technically, I have one day of work left but likely won’t get a chance to blog tomorrow as we’ll leave immediately after work. (And who wouldn’t be in a hurry to get to this place?!?)

Music Monday – “We don’t know just what’s gone wrong/We’re trying to carry on/Going through a rough patch right now/Our whole world’s upside down.”

“Rough Patch” – Fred Eaglesmith

Secular Sunday – Record Numbers Leaving German Churches

(published on DW.com found via Reddit)