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Charles Taker
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Christmas Miracles
There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle.
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December 12, 2025 at 8:43 PM
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Longing for light, we wait in darkness
I’m ready! Yesterday I gathered up the last of my autumn leaves, packed away the remaining garden furniture, attended two church Christmas sales, erected both my outdoor and indoor nativities, the Adv...
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December 6, 2025 at 12:20 AM
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The Pudding’s Been Stirred!
The last few weeks my kitchen has been alive with the aromas of Christmas. Just last month, I made ten Christmas cakes, last week a dozen meat pie and this past weekend, I turned my attention to Chris...
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November 28, 2025 at 12:48 PM
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A salty kind of weekend
Sorry, it’s just clickbait; there’s nothing particularly salacious or sensational to be found here, just a weekend filled with a hearty (and salty) diet.
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November 22, 2025 at 1:47 AM
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I Took a Nap Today
Perhaps I am getting old. I took a nap today (Sunday) and find myself quite delighted by the decision. Following a splendid sunny Saturday, the forecast for Sunday predicted our first significant snow...
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November 14, 2025 at 5:07 PM
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Remember, Remember, the 5th of November…
This well-known rhyme resonates particularly with those of English heritage, evoking memories that may seem as enigmatic to modern audiences as our own expression, "je me souviens." But what exactly a...
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November 7, 2025 at 10:23 AM
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Happy Halloween!
It’s hard to believe but in two days it will be Halloween! In my youth, Halloween was synonymous with class parties with apple bobbing (before we overthought the hygiene of that activity) and candied ...
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October 31, 2025 at 12:24 PM
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North America’s Top 50 Restaurants
When dining out, do you tend to return to your favourite haunts, or do you prefer to seek out new culinary experiences?
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October 24, 2025 at 10:03 AM
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A Thoroughly Thrifted Thanksgiving Tablescape
My esteemed readers will recall my unwavering admiration for the remarkable treasures unearthed in thrift shops. This year, for Thanksgiving, I chose to adorn my table solely with these delightful fin...
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October 17, 2025 at 4:20 PM
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A Candlelight Supper in Memory of Hyacinth
The illustrious Dame Patricia Routledge, a cherished luminary of British stage and television, departed this life last week at the venerable age of 96. Renowned for her remarkable talent as an actress...
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October 10, 2025 at 11:41 AM
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Embracing Autumn: Tips for a Successful Seasonal Transition
The recent postal strike has caught many of us unawares. I hope it has not been causing too much disruption to your newspaper subscription. There is an undeniable difference between reading on a scree...
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October 3, 2025 at 6:34 PM
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Of pumpkin spice and other things nice
I did it! I had my first pumpkin spice latte of the season. And I quite liked it!
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September 26, 2025 at 10:17 PM
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A Fitting Farewell: Reflecting on Downton Abbey’s Grande Finale
Have you had the pleasure of seeing "The Grande Finale" of Downton Abbey yet? I suspect that all you devoted fans, myself included, have made the pilgrimage to the cinema. If you have yet to experienc...
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September 19, 2025 at 8:55 PM
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A Taste of Oscar Lodge
“ [...] All in Good Taste. It is, in a way, a play on words for two of my great passions: food and graceful living. ”
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September 9, 2025 at 11:48 AM
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Ellen DeGeneres a déménagé au Royaume-Uni à cause de Donald Trump
Ellen DeGeneres a déménagé au Royaume-Uni à cause de Donald Trump
Ellen DeGeneres confirme avoir déménagé au Royaume-Uni en raison des politiques du président américain, Donald Trump.
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July 21, 2025 at 3:17 PM
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Summertime and the livin’ is easy …
As summer arrives, a sense of tranquility and ease pervades the air, beautifully captured in the timeless jazz standard, "Summertime," composed by George Gershwin in 1934 for the opera Porgy and Bess....
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June 27, 2025 at 11:38 AM
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Birthday Parades and Summer Cocktails
The arrival of summer is becoming increasingly apparent, as each day unfolds with new blooms in my garden. This week, two additional varieties of roses have emerged alongside the peonies, my preferred...
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June 20, 2025 at 4:43 PM
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The Grande Finale
Did the headline capture your attention? I assure you, I am not yet ready to close the lid on my antique writing slope. This week, I learned with a bittersweet sentiment that "Downton Abbey" is set to...
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June 13, 2025 at 11:49 PM
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Walking the Red Carpet
No this is not another lament regarding the unfortunate weekend weather we have been experiencing in Quebec. But did you know we had 38 days of rain in April and May? Apparently the wettest in six yea...
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June 6, 2025 at 10:52 PM
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Embracing the Chill: Activities for a Rainy Spring
In previous years, by this time, I would have typically purchased my flowering annuals, hanging baskets, set up my outdoor canopy, and already enjoyed alfresco dining. However, this year has presented...
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May 30, 2025 at 12:29 PM
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Quebec's Culinary Stage: The Unveiling of the Michelin Guide 2025
Since the release of the inaugural Michelin Guide Quebec last week, the culinary landscape has been abuzz with excitement.
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May 23, 2025 at 11:30 AM
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How to Shell a Lobster
Lobster has emerged as one of the traditions we have begun to associate with Mother’s Day. I suspect that many of you indulged in this delightful delicacy over the past weekend, as it was widely adver...
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May 16, 2025 at 4:38 PM
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Eating my Words: Sampling Destination Cuisine in Ireland
I often find myself remarking to those who inquire about Ireland that one does not visit for the weather or the food. However, I am now prepared to ‘eat’ my words—pun intended.
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May 10, 2025 at 7:27 AM
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Build bridges, not walls -Remembering the legacy of Pope Francis
On Easter Sunday, many of us were amazed to see a visibly ill Pope Francis struggle to give the traditional Easter blessing to the city and to the world (urbi et orbi) from the central loggia of St. P...
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May 3, 2025 at 11:46 AM
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Of Chicks and Chocolate
I trust you enjoyed a delightful Easter weekend, filled with cherished moments alongside family and friends. If you’re anything like me, you may still be savouring the remnants of festive meals or ind...
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April 25, 2025 at 10:12 AM