Bloghttps://bloggerman.ca/blog/blog.phpSat, 25 Apr 2026 09:11:55 -0400Sat, 25 Apr 2026 09:11:55 -0400The Best Things In Life Are Freehttps://bloggerman.ca/Posts/the-best-things-in-life-are-free.htmlThe late drive home was routine. The road familiar; radio playing. Anticipating another fine supper with the missus. Then the horizon caught my eye.

]]>Sun, 01 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0500https://bloggerman.ca/Posts/the-best-things-in-life-are-free.htmlAin't Nuthin' Easyhttps://bloggerman.ca/Posts/ain-t-nuthin-easy.htmlI was heading out for what should have been a simple grocery run. Milk, bread, the usual. Near the end of the driveway, my right front tire clipped the edge of a snow drift. Suddenly…bang!

]]>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500https://bloggerman.ca/Posts/ain-t-nuthin-easy.htmlZen and the Art of Snow Removalhttps://bloggerman.ca/Posts/zen-and-the-art-of-snow-removal.html

Winter in the Great White North arrives, uninvited. Snow never apologizes. Sure it softens edges, quiets the sound, but, it demands attention.

]]>Sun, 14 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500https://bloggerman.ca/Posts/zen-and-the-art-of-snow-removal.htmlWinter Wonderlandhttps://bloggerman.ca/Posts/winter-wonderland.htmlSouthern Ontario winters are something wonderful. Fields go from brown of Autumn to white. Lakes and rivers turn to ice bringing fishermen out to dig their holes and catch Walleye.

]]>Mon, 08 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500https://bloggerman.ca/Posts/winter-wonderland.htmlMerry Christmashttps://bloggerman.ca/Posts/merry-christmas.htmlWishing you a warm and joyful Christmas filled with moments that make your heart feel light

]]>Sun, 30 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0500https://bloggerman.ca/Posts/merry-christmas.htmlSparkling Riverhttps://bloggerman.ca/Posts/sparkling-river.htmlThe river moves with a quiet grace, its surface smooth and glassy, reflecting the pale grey of the morning sky. Sunlight dances across the ripples, scattering in flashes of silver like tiny sparks on liquid glass.

]]>Wed, 12 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0500https://bloggerman.ca/Posts/sparkling-river.htmlForever Younghttps://bloggerman.ca/Posts/forever-young.html

May God bless and keep you always

May your wishes all come true

]]>Wed, 12 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0500https://bloggerman.ca/Posts/forever-young.htmlMy Computer Journeyhttps://bloggerman.ca/Posts/my-computer-journey.html

Computers have always fascinated me. My first computer use was in 1968 learning FORTRAN, (FORmula TRANSlator), in 1st year engineering.

]]>Tue, 04 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0500https://bloggerman.ca/Posts/my-computer-journey.htmlTurtles Returnhttps://bloggerman.ca/Posts/turtles-return.html

The location of the garden must be the breeding ground for turtles. We discovered early on that they show up every year in May and June. This year was no different. In fact there were more than ever.

]]>Tue, 15 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://bloggerman.ca/Posts/turtles-return.html2025 Planting Donehttps://bloggerman.ca/Posts/2025-planting-done.html

My tomatoes are all planted and the straw mulch in place. The marigolds are happily along side. Basil seeds are not yet sprouted.

]]>Sun, 15 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://bloggerman.ca/Posts/2025-planting-done.htmlTwo Types of Seedshttps://bloggerman.ca/Posts/two-types-of-seeds.html

Ever wonder what’s different about seeds that are “open pollinated” versus “hybrid?”

]]>Sun, 15 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://bloggerman.ca/Posts/two-types-of-seeds.htmlMy Tomato Plantinghttps://bloggerman.ca/Posts/my-tomato-planting.html

I started the tomatoes indoors under lights. Seeds went into 4” pots of growing medium.

]]>Tue, 10 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://bloggerman.ca/Posts/my-tomato-planting.html2025 Garden Planhttps://bloggerman.ca/Posts/2025-garden-plan.htmlPlanting an annual garden is a familiar ritual that also presents evolving challenges. Each season begins with decisions that shape the harvest and the gardening experience.

]]>Sun, 01 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0400https://bloggerman.ca/Posts/2025-garden-plan.htmlMy Garden Journeyhttps://bloggerman.ca/Posts/my-garden-journey.html

I’ve had a garden for many years, even when we lived in the city. After we moved here, I was able to raise the bar on gardening. Having space on the property helped.

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