"I can live for two months on a good compliment." ~ Mark Twain Some of my social media friends participate in a weekly blogging event called Thankful Thursday. This week I've decided to post my own Thankful Thursday. I'm thankful for the people in my life - family, friends, colleagues etc. - who compliment and... Continue Reading →
My roots are showing…
...in more ways than one. Anyone who colours their hair, whether by choice or necessity, can relate to that feeling when you look in the mirror and come face to face with those dreaded roots. It's time for a touch-up. Those are my hair roots, but what about my rural roots? We all have a... Continue Reading →
Growing up in the borderland
As I've mentioned before on this blog, I grew up in what many people would consider the middle-of-nowhere - a family farm just north of the Manitoba-North Dakota border. Because we're so close to the U.S. border we get North Dakota radio and TV stations. Growing up we had FarmerVision, also known as Poor Man's... Continue Reading →
Entering the Mac world
I'm happy to report that I am writing this blog post on my brand spankin' new MacBook Pro. This day was a long time coming for me. I talked about making the switch from PC to Mac for months, if not years, and I finally made the move. Why now? Mainly because of sheer frustration with... Continue Reading →
The road and the radio
I spend a lot of time in my Civic - just me, the road and the radio. While some of this time is spent belting out country tunes, I also tend to get lost in my thoughts. And it's during this time on the open road when I often think of topics to write about... Continue Reading →
Rural Route Ramblings 