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Susanne makes a shattering discovering about the rebranding of Pyrex and its offspring. 

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Susanne is surprised when she answers her cell to  hear Manfred shouting that she is one fire.  Follow their frantic efforts to squash the fire in the field. 

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Coyotes populate southern Ontario and when we are outdoors we see them often, but not as often as they watch us.  Listen as Susanne is surprised by a voice from the darkness. 

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Do you ever wonder why you love or loath foods that were popular in your family when you were a child?

In this episode, Susanne tries of her dad's favourite treats, one that she found repulsive in her childhood. Will her taste buds have matured?  Will she still find this food yucky?

Listen to find out. 

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Over the years, Susanne has had some delightful brushes with real and suspected Ukrainian heritage.  She has learned that all is not as it first appears but also treasures the remarkable tastes she encountered. 

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When a local club hosts a Frog Legs Supper, Susanne remembers a frog fishing fiasco from a childhood vacation on a Northern Ontario lake. 

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When Susanne and her cousin travel to the islands of the northern shore of Scotland, they are lambasted by ferocious winds as they visit an ancient village from Neolithic times. 

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Warm summer days have Susanne reminiscing about a 70 year old neighbour who drove his motorcycle to work in the local tobacco fields in the 1960's. 

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Rural mailboxes are a source of pride for most country folk. So when Canada Post eliminated the Rural Route designation in mailing addresses, it reminded Susanne of how that simple abbreviation "RR" had shaped a bit of her image of herself. And you'll also find out about a long-forgotten neighbourhood crime spree!

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Starfish keep appearing in Susanne's life.  They are mythical creatures that shine through childhood joy, farming surprises and loves and losses. If you've ever wondered about how one could end up in a farmhouse in Ontario, you'll want to listen to this episode. 

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