Horseshoe ValleyKaleidoscope by Valerie ThorntonTwo VERY important annual ‘events’ supporting the Orillia Salvation Army, who help those in need throughout the whole year, but especially at this challenging time when there are so many families and individuals in...
Horseshoe Valley Kaleidoscope — by Valerie Thornton “You can’t pour from an empty cup. Take care of yourself first.” I don’t know who came up with this, but it is very true. There is a lot of good but focusing on the negative all the time can be depressing and harm...
Horseshoe Valley Kaleidoscope — by Valerie ThorntonThe sounds of spring were rather different this year; added to the normal returning bird songs as they searched for food/mates and materials for building nests, were the sounds of chainsaws, tree limbs thudding on the...
Horseshoe Valley Kaleidoscope —by Valerie Thornton Welcome to 2025. It looks like it is going to be a terrific winter season with enough snow and cold for all the numerous outdoor activities which are such an important part of our winter here in Horseshoe Valley. The...
Horseshoe Valley Kaleidoscope —by Valerie Thornton This past year really has flown by, or does this always seem to happen, the older one gets? Another Christmas/holiday season is upon us, immediately after the pumpkin and Halloween antics which occur after the...
Horseshoe Valley Kaleidoscope —by Valerie Thornton In November 2004 we moved up to Horseshoe Valley in Oro-Medonte. Wow, that 20 years has flown by; I suddenly realized that this is the longest time I have ever lived in one home. Coming to Oro-Medonte was rather...
Horseshoe Valley Kaleidoscope —by Valerie Thornton At last, we are able to get fresh produce that is grown here in Ontario. The fresh peas that I picked up at Egos down Horseshoe Valley Road (along with some raspberries and green beans) have always been a favourite of...
Horseshoe Valley Kaleidoscope Summer 2024 Happenings by Valerie ThorntonAh! I will never tire of the wonder of spring as the earth comes to life again after the dormancy of winter; all the rain that we had earlier has resulted in a lush green landscape, accompanied by...
Horseshoe Valley Kaleidoscope of Updates and Events by Valerie Thornton To quote V. E. Schwab: “That’s the trouble with March – the warmth never lasts. There’s that narrow stretch when it parades as spring, just enough for you to thaw if you’re sitting in the sun, but...