Diving into the blue
The long road to realize my childhood dream of exploring the underwater world of Hawaii Read more
Posts from the ‘Outdoors’ Category
Jan 30
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My best, and worst, running moments of 2014
Running – just like life itself – has its ups and downs, its ebbs and flows, its highs and lows. Read more
A really terrifying story, and I’m not talking about Ottawa
Two gripping news stories reached me via Facebook yesterday. Both involved violent, shocking deaths. And I had a personal, family connection to each one.
A surprise killing by the bay
It’s late in the day. Our friend Jessica is sautéing shrimp in the cottage kitchen. Her husband and daughter are playing a leisurely card game nearby. It’s the dénouement of a long sunny day that’s been chock-full of activity and adventure. I don’t think we can possibly cram another highlight into this 12 hours. It began with a warm run followed by a cold swim, and has seemed to stretch on forever from there. Read more
The curious joy of Tempo Tuesday
It’s dark. And cold. A winter wind blows from the north. My watch reads 6 pm. I should be home enjoying a drink or a meal, right? Yeah, but it’s Tuesday night. That means group tempo run with my club, the Guelph Victors.
Maple syrup moves to the rhythm of spring
TERRY AND KYLE MOORE are ecstatic. After learning the ropes of maple syrup production each spring for five years, they’re finally cashing in. The sap has been flowing briskly all weekend. Their assortment of high- and low-tech gear is working perfectly. And they’ve got the boiling technique down pat. They started at 9 am this Monday morning and by 7:30 pm they’re pouring off jar after jar of rich, amber syrup. It’s a bumper year, more than double the production of any previous spring. Neither guy can stop grinning at their magical good fortune.
I’m Art Kilgour, a graphic designer by day, but I got my start as a writer, in the journalistic vein. So this blog is a continuing outlet for that part of my brain. I write about my passions, my family, and other stuff that interests me. Enjoy!
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