In January 1950, my parents purchased a shiny, new half-ton Dodge Ram pickup truck from the dealership in Comber, Ont. I was too young to appreciate the details of their acquisition, but my parents never bought anything on credit, so I am certain they owned the truck outright when they drove it off the lot. They always took excellent care of their farm equipment and the new truck was no exception. A trip to North Bay may have been the only time it was not parked securely in our garage for the night.
On inclement days, the six to ten public school kids living along our road would pile into one of the parents’ cars, four wide and two deep, for the short ride to the rural one-room schoolhouse. To make it possible for my parents to take their turn, Dad put upsides on the bed of the Dodge and covered it with a tarp. Most of us preferred to ride in the covered bed than in the cab. There was no heat, of course, but everyone enjoyed the novelty of sitting out in the truck bed rather than in a cramped family car.
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Day & Night
Clive Branson of Ottawa explains the fascinating psychological effect of seeing the same scene in daylight and then at night
BACK-ROAD ADVENTURES
Capturing the history and beauty of Quebec’s Eastern Townships in winter
A Very Merry Christmas
Waiting for the turkey to roast has never been so much fun!
BEAUTIFUL BERMUDA
This lovely island nation boasts friendly locals and incredible views
Room with a View
This window on the natural world brings a sense of peace and joy
Sled dog Salvation
Tracing the incredible journey of a musher from Edmonton who fled her abusive spouse with her dog team and made it all the way into Ripley’s Believe It or Not
Christmas on Display!
Unpacking and showcasing the family collection of Santas, snowfolk and village scenes is an annual labour of love
SOLITARY PURSUITS
Enjoying brisk winter days in the great outdoors
WILLIAM POPE: An Artist for the Ages
A tribute to Norfolk County’s Naturalist
The Intrepid OJIBWAY
The story of a man, and a community, who fostered a sense of pride and dignity for those to come