Tag: rural art
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Loafers And Flats Are Perfect For Fall
Are you a shoe junky? If you are, you might take a special interest in 2568’s men’s and women’s new footwear line. These shoes are comfortable classics with a twist: moccasins, loafers and boots, ballet and pointy flats, in unexpected materials and pattern featuring distinctive fabrics and leathers. Unique details also include colorful laces and…
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The Protected Origin And Definition Of Spanish Cheese
One of my newest cheese loves is not a new cheese at all, but, actually, the traditional cheese of Spain. Manchego is a smaller wheel of Spanish sheep’s milk cheese that just makes the mouth water. It is regulated by Spain under the PDO (Protected Designation of Origin), which was granted through the European Union.…
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Defoy At Heart Of Official Quebec Antique Dealer Route
By the winter of 1982, we had been going to the Harbourfront Antique market every Sunday for about a year, and were making a pretty good living selling things we had bought at local auctions and garage sales. Then one day, I read in the excellent and entertaining “bible” of Antique dealing “The Furniture Doctor”…
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Small House Living Is Bliss
From our Facebook page: Hi ‘Silo’, Here are some quick shots I did of our place. For us, the challenge is to use every possible space and yet achieve a feeling of spaciousness. I just did a count of all the space saving/creating measures we have made over the years – about 25 – not…
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Places To Pick Provincial White Trillium In Ontario
The white trillium is a spring wildflower with 3 distinct leaves and petals. It has been the provincial flower of Ontario since 1937 and is also the logo of the Ontario Government. It’s white flower is seen as a symbol of peace and hope. While it is a popular belief that it’s illegal to pick…
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What Keeps The Mona Lisa Smiling?
Every year 8.5 million visitors see the renowned work of art that is the Mona Lisa. It is a vision that graces t-shirts, calendars, coffee mugs, and art history books worldwide. Still, among those millions, I would wager that few are those that have left Paris remarking on the wall on which Mona is placed.…
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Worthy Road Trips Part 2 New York State
In my last Silo travel column, I featured five of my favorite travel destinations in Ontario within 250 kilometres of Niagara. Here’s another five, but this time “on the other side of the ditch”. First, I’d suggest if you travel into the United States frequently like I do apply for a NEXUS pass (www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/prog/nexus). This…
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Canuck Book Reviews- Irma Voth
Miriam Toews’ Irma Voth follows the trials and tribulations of a rebellious, yet eager to please, 19 year old young woman from a strict Mennonite community near Chihuahua. The story begins with Irma recalling the failure of her marriage to local Mexican man. Irma provides the reader with a brief glimpse into her past while…
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Picasso Exhibit At AGO Was Invigorating
Time flies. Seven years ago, The Silo visited the AGO’s Picasso exhibition. We were not disappointed. Approximately ¼ of the entire second floor was dedicated for displaying works from Picasso’s private collection. That’s right- these are the pieces that Pablo himself deemed specially significant for archiving and for his personal reflection. We were not disappointed. Organized…
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Unlike Quebec and United States, Ontario has no transportation budget $ for cycling infrastructure
Toronto – GPO leader Mike Schreiner is calling on the McGuinty governmentto dedicate1% of the transportation infrastructure budget to cycling and another 1% for pedestrians. Sustainable infrastructure is a sound investment that will help people choose healthy transportation options. [The song featured is by Mercury and was supposedly inspired by his observing a leg of…