The large, rectangular holes in the old cedar tree near The Nook, can only be the work of Pileated Woodpeckers. I suppose a positive spin on the eventual downing of that grand old tree that lines the driveway, is that there’ll be more sunshine through the thick forest, and a huge supply of cedar kindling for [...]
I love the prospect of posting panoramic aerial views of the home of Ruth’s Canteen, as captured by Steven Draper of Polepics. His unique approach is both technical and painterly , and I’ll be sharing some of the process involved in achieving the final assembled 4-season collage here, from time to time. Thanks Steven ! [...]
When I first went to look at the place I now call “the Nook” in July ‘94, even the real estate agent had to ask a neighbour how to find this “Fisherman’s Delight”. A steep road led down through overgrown brush to a busted-up cabin with ants and mould, an old rusted car engine that [...]
With the frost out of the ground, what better time to get out the griddle and enjoy the best of the season’s fresh Maple syrup, and to launch a new website. But a moveable feast it is, as I blaze trails between life at home in Prince Edward County and life in Toronto. [...]