Archives for August 2025

In these perilous times when the United States and Canada are taking turns to nip at each others heels, it's a special pleasure to welcome our special friend, Sandra Solon, the Crafty Canadian.  Sandra always brings us treasures we'd never think of by ourselves.  This month, it 's apple leather for a snack, to nibble on, and the same piece of apple can also be a decoration or a … [Read more...] about Sandra Solon, The Crafty Canadian

In This third part of the series, Art and the Cowboy, Joella Oldfield brings the story home.  IN the first installment, Joella, Fred Oldfield's daughter and  Ambassador for the Fred Oldfield Cultural Center, gave Fred Oldfield's credentials for calling himself a cowboy artist, as he was a working cowboy for at least  40 years and distinguished himself  among so called cowboy … [Read more...] about Art and the Cowboy – Part 3

Continuing into our 10th year with Generation Gap, we've added Jason Falls to the game. This month Dorothy's baby daughter turns 50. Oh, no! So Dorothy, Ray and Jason, talk about hard learned tips for navigating parenthood. OH, come on. We must know something. Dorothy observes that one thing that was the most successful tool for her children’s good behavior was sending them … [Read more...] about Generation Gap: Navigating Summer Activity Schedules for Children

Do you mean big companies really hire spies to prevent fraud and criminal activities? Yes, but more Betty Crocker and less James Bond. Our guest today,  Jean Hughey was adjusting to a cross country move and so she looked for a part time job.  She didn't expect to wind up as a spy for a one of the US' biggest companies.  She turned out to be pretty good at it. Dorothy … [Read more...] about But You Don’t Look Like A Spy