There was an old short story by Stephen King back in the 1980’s titled Mrs. Todd’s Shortcut. The story was about a lady obsessed with shortening her daily journey. Her husband became concerned when he noticed the odometer between point A and point B was impossibly low. Mrs. Todd explained that the shortcut she had…Continue reading Top Autumn Pics From A Central Ontario Roadtrip
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Elmvale Jungle Zoo
As a vegan and supposed believer in animal rights, I’ve struggled to figure out if zoos are a good thing. I’ve come to the conclusion that, in most cases, they are. Typically, the good ones are truly there for research, education and protection from extinction. More and more, zoos are a refuge and not a…Continue reading Elmvale Jungle Zoo
Recollet Falls at French River Provincial Park
The evil world of mass media and corporations would have you believe that Canada is defined by coffee injected with addictive qualities, gravy and cheese soaked deep fried potatoes and grossly overpaid hockey players. It’s places like the French River and Recollet Falls that make you realize what Canada is really all about. Tucked away…Continue reading Recollet Falls at French River Provincial Park
Images Of The Cheltenham Badlands
Often good intentions meant to bring awareness to a unique situation end up worsening things. A local group has banded together to protest a proposed parking lot at the Cheltenham Badlands. Their concerns include the paving over of potential forest and even more foot traffic causing accelerated destruction to the feature. It’s a noble cause but…Continue reading Images Of The Cheltenham Badlands