Back in February, Blaine and I welcomed our lovely little pupper, Lenny, into our family. When we first brought her home, she was about nine months; she turned one in May, and while she is still a young dog, we have already had the pleasure of witnessing her mature, grow and show her intelligence, which … More Rescue dogs: what we don’t always know
I can’t recall for certain whether or not I shared with all of you what happened to my parent’s dog, Finn, a while back, but I feel as though I probably did. Just in case, Finn was seriously injured on our farm, and she stayed with Blaine and me for two months while she recuperated. … More Welcome home, Lenny
Findings from a recent study examining over 100 sea turtles of all seven species, across the Atlantic, Pacific and Mediterranean oceans, are rather disturbing. Published in the journal Global Change Biology, the study was conducted by researchers from the University of Exeter, Plymouth Marine Laboratory, and Greenpeace Research Laboratories, a CNN article said. Over 800 synthetic particles were … More We have a serious plastic problem
With Hurricane Florence recently bashing its way through the Carolinas, it’s important to acknowledge just how devastating this storm has been for those who have been impacted by it. Here are some stats: “At least 37 people have died in storm-related incidents — 27 in North Carolina, 8 in South Carolina and 2 in Virginia. … More The brutal impact of Hurricane Florence
My mom and dad recently returned home from their vacation to North Carolina. They drove down, therefore they made several stops in small farm towns, and they spent a majority of their time in Raleigh and Durham. Regarding Durham in particular, my parents were astounded with the tobacco heritage that continues to exist there current … More The Lack of Appreciation for Tobacco in Ontario
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