We are people of wide ranging interests. Check out your closet and see how many T-shirts proclaim a place you have been, a brand you sponsor, or even a saying you endorse. Of course, interests change over time. I used to think that sitting at the COOP coffee bar and chatting with the “old men”… Continue reading Been There, Done That, Got the T-shirt
Author: Ron Baker
Ron Baker is a recently retired (2005) member of the Kindersley community. His roots run deep – his grandfather homesteaded just outside Kindersley in the early 1900's. Ron was born in the old Kindersley Hospital, has made his home in various other communities over the years, but keeps coming back. Committed to the community, Ron has found his local involvement has proved to be great fodder for some hilarious tales and tragic events. His experience in administration and working with people, along with his love for a good story, ought to help to bring daily life to life! Ron blogs at ronbaker.ca, and is pleased to be a part of the writing “crew” at Kindersley Social.
Visioning: looking back and living forward
There has been a lot of talk about making sure you have a vision. A vision for yourself, for your family, for your business, for your church. The thing about visioning? We tend to actually brainstorm and strike out in a new adventure – to explore the universe without a map or without a true… Continue reading Visioning: looking back and living forward
Long Form Census
I’m a Saskatchewan boy. Living here off and on We were one of the lucky ones – one in four chances of winning! We were one of the 25%. The long form census came directly to us in the mail. We filled it out online. A mere few minutes of soul searching. The government hopes… Continue reading Long Form Census
How’s the weather?
I’m a Saskatchewan boy. Living here off and on for 60 years means that I understand extremes. Extreme cold and heat, interspersed by mere hours, is always a great topic of conversation. Recently I awoke to snow on our vehicles. Rain had fallen earlier, and mere days ago we were in the midst of summer… Continue reading How’s the weather?
Data Drag Lines
Humans have innate curiosity. For all sorts of things. And I use the term, “things”, on purpose. We set out our data drag lines with morning coffee times and news casts. We close our days with evening videos and Facebook trolling. The rest of the day is more of the same. Data can be loosely… Continue reading Data Drag Lines
Renaming Kindersley
The Town of Kindersley wants to be a city. For decades! And now? The paperwork is being prepared. The wheels are in motion. The possible deed is only months away. With the deed comes an interesting situation. The Town of Kindersley will, technically, be “reincorporated”. The documents will give us a whole new level of… Continue reading Renaming Kindersley
Discipline: Distraction and disruption
As a society we are intentionally a disciplined group. At least, that’s what we portray to ourselves and others. We diet – to keep our weight down We attend seminars – to keep our minds active We set appointments – to keep our socialization complete We have timers – to keep our life pro-active And… Continue reading Discipline: Distraction and disruption
How We Vote
Election season is here once again. Polls are rampant and candidates are seeking an advantage. Voters are profiled – racial, religious, liberal, conservative, or some other label. I wonder if we, the voters, are much more complex. Over the years I have observed a number of areas that hold sway in our voting. Party –… Continue reading How We Vote
Quitter Strips
My friend reads books. His daughter does as well. My friend uses quitter strips. His daughter doesn’t! They both try to finish their books. The father finishes over time. The daughter likes to finish right away. Is a book worth reading if you can’t read it all in one setting? There is the question of… Continue reading Quitter Strips
Recycling An Old Idea
Have you noticed that depression has hit Main Street. At least in Kindersley, Saskatchewan! The bubble burst on oil prices. Businesses are struggling. And the pavement on Main Street has been rolled up (figuratively – not literally). The prophets in the coffee shops foretell that oil prices will arise once again. “We’ve been through this… Continue reading Recycling An Old Idea