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Apr 26, 2022 / By Tom Slager / 0 Comments

The Dietitian vs. Me and my Reluctance

The Dietitian Became Needed “What is your relationship to food?” is essentially what I was asked. What kind of hippy-dippy talk is that? “How do I feel about food?” More of the same. I like it and I eat too much of it. I mean, that's essentially why I started...

Apr 11, 2022 / By Tom Slager / 0 Comments

A Happy Buzz Around Beekeeping

Bees take some getting used to, but Lindsey and her husband have been keeping bees, and enjoying the honey, for over a decade. “I think humans, in general, have a very visceral reaction to things that buzz and things that are striped,” mused Lindsey. “It's...

Apr 5, 2022 / By Tom Slager / 1 Comment

Chatham-Kent Council: Apparently March Was Welcome Special Interests Month?

Chatham-Kent learned something about Municipal Council this past March. The lesson was: “If you happen to be from the correct special interest group, your voice counts. If not, tough luck.” How else are we to interpret some recent decisions? Two important,...

Mar 22, 2022 / By Shari Slager / 1 Comment

Putin Invades Ukraine and Pushes Germany to Drop Pacifism

Putin Awakens Germany As the world watches the horror unfolding in Putin's war with Ukraine, nations are being asked to choose sides. Most are backing Ukraine, by applying sanctions to Russia in addition to providing significant resources for Ukraine’s defense. ...