Another Other Wordly
Canadian History in Poetry
Emily Pauline Johnson (also known in Mohawk as Tekahionwake), commonly known as E. Pauline Johnson or just Pauline Johnson, was a Canadian writer notable for her poems and performances that celebrated her First Nations heritage. Her father was a Mohawk chief of mixed ancestry, and her mother an English immigrant.
Johnson was a strong, talented woman. A true adventurer. this is a well written biographer in which a fascinating woman’s life is placed in the context of a new country and its politics, social classes and racism.
One such poem is the frequently anthologized “The Song My Paddle Sings”.
This collection of poems sheds light on Indigenous-Non Indigenous relations at the turn of the twentieth century. Interestingly, she often shares her admiration for the British Empire while also lamenting the many hardships faced by Indigenous peoples across Canada. Her love for nature and her continuous mentions of being in a canoe on the water are particularly moving.
My slightly battered copy has been read many times. It was given to my mother by her brother in 1931 for her 24th Birthday.
Flint and Feather The complete poems of E Pauline Johnson (Tekahionwake)
1917
Kids will be kids
Art Linkletter and the Kids 1 (1 of 2)
Art Linkletter and the Kids 2 (2 of 2)
Return engagement
In December, we sampled the Cabernet Merlot freshness from Petrichor.
This wine is lively, zesty and tropical. Crisp on the finish. As timeless and enduring as BC Rain. It’s refreshing and decidedly goes with just about anything. (we had it with chicken breasts stuffed with cranberries. The sides were a turnip/carrot mash and broccoli.
Pronounced Pe-tri-kawr, which means the pleasant, earthy smell after rain, this BC Sauvignon Blanc comes from the Southern Okanagan and falls under VMF and Artisan Wine Company.
PETRICHOR – SAUVIGNON BLANC
$16.99 Regularly $18.99
12.5% Alcohol
UPC: 00776545600905
Family affair
My mother-in-law loves to lecture me on the state of my house as if I don’t live with someone that she raised.
I’m two weeks older than my boyfriend so my favourite thing to do is say “when I was your age…” and then just describe whatever I was doing two weeks ago.
My son asked me if I would tell his Grandma (my MIL) how to cut strawberries the ‘right way’. No buddy, no I cannot. This is your problem now.
iMessage needs a “Sent with Attitude” option
You think you’re having a bad day? I’m shopping with my mother AND my mother in law.
I hope someone writes a children’s book about crypto so I can understand whatever the hell is going on with SBF and FTX.
Secret to a successful couples therapy is to send both the mothers-in-law to attend the sessions.
Half the age of the vines
The grapes this wine is crafted from come from vines that are over 70 years old, bottled without filtration, when the moon is in the correct quarter.
As an appellation, Morgon is considered by many to be the most ‘noble ‘ of those from the Beaujolais region. What is more, a great Beaujolais with structure and length is said to “morgonneâ€. This celebrated Cru is the fruit of two factors :The Gamay grape variety (a black-skinned berry with white juice) and the very specific soil made up of decomposed granite and crumbly schist that it grows in. Deep garnet robe. 10 months in oak develops the red fruit aromas. Serious tannin structure and a complete, long finish.
There’s a lot of power and depth to this wine.
Picked for our anniversary. Rather than going out, it was a lovely stay at home dinner for two.
MORGON – MICHEL GUIGNIER CANON 2020
$35.99 regularly $39.99
12.5% Alcohol
UPC: 03760216570014
Assorted sundries
Coming out the other end
Pipeline – The Chantays
Our list would be better
Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel List 2023
EAT
Umbria, Italy
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Fukuoka, Japan
Lima, Peru
South Africa
Montevideo, Uruguay
JOURNEY
Istanbul, Turkey to Sofia, Bulgaria
Nova Scotia, Canada
Bhutan
Zambia
Western Australia
Parque Nacional Naturales, Colombia
UNWIND
Halkidiki, Greece
Jamaica
Dominica
Raja Ampat, Indonesia
Malta
Jordan
CONNECT
Alaska
Albania
Accra, Ghana
Sydney, Australia
Guyana
Boise, USA
LEARN
Manchester, UK
New Mexico, USA
Dresden, Germany
El Salvador
Southern Scotland
Marseille, France
Hiding Evidence
Husband: It’s so weird that the kids didn’t get any Twix or Reece’s Peanut Butter Cups for Halloween. Me: *wipes the chocolate from my mouth* So weird.
Our youngest made her own grilled cheese and, long story short, did you know that bread is flammable?
I wish my kids gave me the respect that they give their stuffed animals
Congratulations to my wife on the purchase of her one millionth candle.
[woman outside store] Her: I have two puppies for adoption, interested? Me: yes, but if I bring home another dog my husband will leave me Her: so both then?
My husband listens to me like he doesn’t realize there’s going to be a quiz later.
My son called the butter shelf in the fridge the dairy penthouse and there is no other name for it now.