A Quiet Tribute to a Father Facing Memory Loss
Ken Kingdon recalls his father Charlie aging with memory decline yet enduring patience as he tended raspberries and chores. The piece reflects on a life as a farmer, fixer, and community pillar, with family ties and long years of service shaping his identity. Charlie remains gentle, loving, and deeply missed.
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Charlie
Minnedosa
United Church
Basswood
RM Council
Kingdon
Wolf Willow and Goldenrod Habitat Notes
Native North American plants described are Wolf Willow Elaeagnus commutata and Goldenrod Solidago. The text covers their ecosystems, reproduction, nitrogen fixation, and roles as nectar sources for pollinators, plus animal feeding and First Nations usage. It emphasizes conservation to sustain wildlife and agriculture and cites Wendell Berry quotes.
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North America
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