Early but still cold March
by John Baldwin
I became very aware of something the other evening that I thought was unusual. When still in the vicinity of one of...
Fire the Canons! It’s Daylight Savings Time!
In a letter to the editor of the Journal of Paris in 1784, Benjamin Franklin wrote, "Early to bed, and early to rise, makes...
Baldwin’s birds
by John Baldwin
I am trusting that everyone is feeling a lot better about the present situation, COVID-wise, having taken all the necessary precautions to...
When it comes to brain health, it’s not just about puzzles
(NC) Many of us have heard that doing puzzles or brain teasers like crosswords and sudoku are the key to keeping your brain healthy....
Baldwin’s Birds
When are bird nesting boxes not? -When a nesting red squirrel takes over!
Good Day dear readers,
I hope you are all fit and well and...
Garden and Water Birds
This week has seen a few different Spring arrivals, despite the changeable and quite cold weather! Previously, I had a fleeting glimpse of a...
BACKYARD ASTRONOMY Embracing Summer Nights
by Gary Boyle - The Backyard Astronomer
It was this time last year that Comet Neowise graced our skies and allowed the world to gaze...
The importance of quality time with your spouse
While not particularly active in the therapy world anymore, I have provided mental health counselling services to countless people in the last few years,...
A trick of the light
My! How suddenly quiet it has become for bird activity around the house and garden. The back garden nesters have disappeared and only a...
Wardrobes and Budgets
By Sarah Chisholm
Financial Advisor, O’Farrell Financial Services
Grab your favourite cup of tea or coffee and let us build your back to work wardrobe.
As more...