Located south of the town of Roseneath, Ontario lies a donkey sanctuary with a resident population of eighty animals. Donkeys of three different breeds make their home here. The special animals, who have been relinquished or rescued, were almost always purchased for hobby farms, petting zoos, or as pets. Often, their friendly nature led to
Today we drove by the old Daisy D, the one room schoolhouse I attended as a child. It is now a lovely home, but still bears the brickwork indicating when it was built and its schoolhouse number. Thought you might enjoy reading some of my memories of the years I spent there. (Click on the
The beautiful summer weather in Ontario produces a cascade of colors and bountiful gardens. I am an avid gardener and enjoy working outdoors in the flowerbeds and garden. I thought I would share a few photos of the front beds, as well as the thriving tomato plant, which I planted only three weeks ago. Bill
Driving through Alderville, a local reservation, we stopped in at their Trading Post. Heading upstairs to use the restroom, we came across a collection of antiques and other interesting objects for sale. This full-size grizzly bear rug was impressive and looking at this massive predator reminded me of how early trappers and prospectors must have
Walked downtown today to see our friend, Astrid, who was dispslaying her artwork at the Pride event. She is the artist who created the map in my book, After the Gold Rush. Here she is pictured with her friend, Elijah, our son.
Traveling through the countryside, we often hapen upon churches and cemeteries in small hamlets and villages. I find these places of great interest and am planning to share some of the images here with you. Check back for updates. William Stanley
WHERE EVIL LURKS The burning of the church and the desecration of the cemetery behind it, deeply saddened the residents of the small town. The church, which was built in the late 1800’s, was a landmark in the community, and was still being used as a gathering place and a house of worship. Now it
THE OSPREY The osprey sat on her perch, high atop a utility pole, scanning the ground below. Her three hungry chicks had been waiting for her to return from the river with food. These predatory birds, along with bald eagles, were almost driven to extinction by the chemical, DDT. After banning the use of this
THE FAMILY FARM Farms in rural Ontario, Canada are disappearing fast. Hard work, long hours, and few rewards make up the structure of the family farm today. Farmers, whose land has been passed down through generations, are choosing to sell their now valuable property to developers. Local crops grown by farmers in the area where
The snapping turtle and blue heron are native species of Ontario, who call the wetlands ecosystem home. The blue heron has returned from its migration south. In the shallow part of the river, the bird stands like a statue, until an unsuspecting fish or frog passes by. With lightning speed, the bird will snatch its
