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Living the dream<br />
We are so blessed to live here in Grey-Bruce with its<br />
richness of cultural and natural heritage. People<br />
come from all over southern Ontario and the world<br />
to enjoy our beaches, music festivals, trails, museums, theatre,<br />
landscapes and waterways…the list goes on. So much beauty,<br />
fresh air, clean water, and open space! Yet, being human,<br />
we may at times take all this bounty for granted. Gratitude<br />
is an essential heart energy for health and happiness. I share<br />
these reflections with a desire to encourage a deep appreciation<br />
of the blessings we share in residence in Bruce and Grey<br />
Counties.<br />
Working at Back Eddies Café in Paisley, I recently served<br />
a young couple heading home from a week of cottage rental<br />
in Southampton. The children looked tanned and healthy. The<br />
woman was describing the fun they had all had at the beach.<br />
She asked if I lived here and I answered affirmatively. She<br />
commented, “You’re so lucky to be living the dream.” And I<br />
am! With easy access to most of my favourite activities, I feel<br />
very fortunate. Kayaking, hiking, camping, swimming, arts<br />
courses, and live theatre are right here on our doorsteps. This<br />
customer was kind enough to remind me that we live where<br />
By Sandra Howe<br />
others come to vacation. Many people dream of enjoying our<br />
daily environment.<br />
With tough economic times, high fuel prices, and a focus<br />
on valuing “local,” the concept of “staycations” is emerging.<br />
I think this is a brilliant, positive spin. Instead of fussing over<br />
not taking an extended trip, we have the option to explore our<br />
own communities and resources. This encourages a healthy<br />
feeling of home and place – roots in the deepest sense. It also<br />
supports local businesses, keeping our economy viable.<br />
I’ve had a full serving of home-grown adventures lately: a<br />
Bruce County Passport tour, a photography cruise to Chantry<br />
Island, a wilderness camping trip to Flowerpot Island and lots<br />
of free music concerts. Paisley Farmers’ Market serves a great<br />
breakfast on Saturdays. It is a wonderful summer to hang out<br />
at the beach on either Lake Huron or Georgian Bay. So many<br />
possibilities!<br />
A read through MOSAIC each month provides a broad<br />
sampling of Grey-Bruce pleasures to partake. Or drop into<br />
Back Eddies for fresh coffee, goodies and meals. I’ll see you<br />
out and about while we “live the dream.” M<br />
John A. Tamming<br />
Law Office<br />
TAMMINGLAW.COM<br />
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Serving injured and wronged clients throughout<br />
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5<strong>19</strong>-371-8999 • 1-888-945-5783<br />
September <strong>2011</strong> • MOSAIC 5
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