Job Well Done

Jerri Jerreat | May 13, 2020

I wanted to express my appreciation for two recent articles. The first article was titled, "Hope", by Amrit Kaillon in the April 16th issue. What a truly beautiful read that was. I felt I learned something about how Covid was affecting other parts of the world on a more personal level, then I was riveted by the story of the author and her thoughts on community during this time. Imagine living with 11 people right now!. Even the photo was delightful. It was quite brilliant writing. It ought to have been front page.  

The other lovely article was "Subsistence in the Age of COVID" by Peter Bird, May 6th. How inspiring is the way that Karen and Stephan Bach grow and manage their own food? Sometimes such things seem impossible. Yet, for most of us lucky enough to live in this county, we could incorporate at least one or two of the activities that the Bach family do daily. My mother, living in a tall apartment building in St. Catharines, grew sunflower seeds into delicious sprouts by using a thin layer of soil on a couple of cafeteria trays. She set them on the spare bed to get the sun. I shall think on this.

I am deeply grateful to live outside of a large city, in this green and lush county of fresh air and families of lakes. We watch wild geese, Caspian terns and rose-breasted grosbeaks daily in wonder. Even the sudden snow last evening was breathtaking. 
Thank you for publishing such inspiring articles in this small, delightful newspaper!

Jerri Jerreat