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Hope is an Important Thing to Have

I love being a teacher and school counsellor. I can’t imagine myself in another career. But I also enjoyed writing my book and hope to...

Removing the Elephant

Stephen King ,when asked "Where do you get your ideas?", replied "Utica". Well, that's how he responded when he was feeling cheeky. ...

Icons or I Can't Really See It?

For many people, Creston's two grain elevators are a pretty big deal. I've never been one of those people. They dominate the skyline,...

Creating Things with Sticks and Strings.

I don’t consider myself an “artist”. I am not a knitter, but I do knit. I am not a sewer (sew-er?), although I sew. I enjoy creating, and...

Brushes with Farm Life

Scheduling a day for painting on location with others has been the best motivator for me to get out regularly. As it is continuous...

Won't you come home, Will Bayliss?

Will Bayliss' art returns to the East Shore.