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    Seeking the Story of Grandpa’s Clock

    January 16, 2012 /

    Family Treasures

    I love sentimental Christmas presents. When I was in my twenties mom and dad gave me Grandpa’s ship wheel clock for Christmas. It works beautifully when I remember to wind it. It is an “Ingraham 8 Day Ships Wheel” mantel clock.

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Welcome to my blog!

Started in 2007, this is a place I store things to share with family and friends (or that I don't want to lose!)

I am a Métis author and teacher. A Poet, Playwright, Podcast Co-Host, and System Principal of Indigenous Education.

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What an honour to be shortlisted!!! What an honour to be shortlisted!!!
Bunny rests next to mums in the backyard on a Sund Bunny rests next to mums in the backyard on a Sunday afternoon. Earlier this week bunny was eating mums…
A stop by the river this afternoon. A stop by the river this afternoon.
Seasons change… Seasons change…
Listening to the river… Listening to the river…
After grey skies and rain most the day, 15 minutes After grey skies and rain most the day, 15 minutes of this just happened. #GeorgianBay
A cool day for a boat ride on Georgian Bay but so A cool day for a boat ride on Georgian Bay but so worth it.
An afternoon catching up on life and @thehummingbi An afternoon catching up on life and @thehummingbirdpodcast with @catgrahampoet yesterday! We will be back with new episodes in the fall.
Thank you to Dave Carley, Victor Svenningson, Furb Thank you to Dave Carley, Victor Svenningson, Furby House Books and the Playwrights Guild of Canada for today! I shared a new short 10 minute play composition using my poetry called, “Jar Says.” Despite considerable construction downtown Port Hope, the Arts Festival was a buzz of activity.
Otonabee River. Otonabee River.
The view along the trail. The view along the trail.
Online during a rainy day in July. Online during a rainy day in July.
Feel free to register to join us tomorrow! https Feel free to register to join us tomorrow! https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_1kXNXNsFRD29EnYt2T-RYQ#/registration
Moss in the last days of June. #georgianbay Moss in the last days of June. #georgianbay
Growing along the Britt road, also known as Rivers Growing along the Britt road, also known as Riverside Drive.
A few steps into the bush. Blueberries growing in A few steps into the bush. Blueberries growing in moss on the rocks. A few patches also had small pieces of birch bark like this, tucked under the branch.
Where the Magnetawan River meets Georgian Bay… Where the Magnetawan River meets Georgian Bay…
From backyard to table. From backyard to table.
#backyardselfie #backyardselfie
Found these blooming in my backyard. Found these blooming in my backyard.
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