More of Our Canada

More of Our Canada is a companion magazine to Our Canada, the popular reader-written bimonthly published by Reader's Digest. Made available during the six months that Our Canada is not published, MOC is a venue where Canadians gather to share their stories, photos and interests—and pride of family, community and country.

LETTERS

CONTRIBUTOR SPOTLIGHT

THEME PIC

A MAY DAY TO REMEMBER

More of Our Canada

VETERAN PROFILE

Buzzing With Excitement • Manfred Rupp of Kingston, Ont., gives us a close-up of local birds, bees, butterflies and other insects galore!

BULLETIN BOARD

Generational Farming • A pattern of consistent effort and adaptibility reaps family rewards across the decades

Slipping into the Future • An ill-timed wardrobe malfunction was not going to derail this determined gal!

TREETOP ESCAPE • Going off the grid was easy in this cozy spot nestled high among the trees

Wartime Reminiscence • The 75th anniversary of VE Day brought to mind a fond childhood memory

GROWING WILD • Reaping the benefits of letting nature take its course

Mom’s Very Bad Day • Flattened sunflowers, a missing bull and some messy manure was a lot to cope with, but she did!

Betting on a Better Life • The decision to leave England had to be made overnight or the opportunity would be lost

Make Room for MUSHROOMS • These mouth-watering stuffed appetizers are sure to be a hit at your next party!

SANNA & DOUGLAS • A unique partnership in felt and wood

A Living Legacy • Elsie’s horticultural collection spans generations and is a marvel to behold

The Accidental Cat Lady • This self-proclaimed “dog person” discovered a fondness for felines

BEAUTY IN BLOOM • Showcasing springtime’s glorious flora and fauna!

VIGIL FOR A GULL • A caring canine and her companion keep watch over an injured bird in its final hours

THESE OLD BOOTS • They are a constant reminder to put one foot in front of the other—even when it seems impossible

ROAD TRIP TO VAN DIEMEN’S LAND • A visit with the “rellies,” a whirlwind road trip and a Tasmanian devil of a good time

The Place to Be • ‘Beside the seaside, beside the sea’ are lyrics that ring true with these empty-nesters newly ensconced in Nova Scotia

Homeward Bound • Tracking down a cherished Mustang from back in the day became an epic quest

CURIOUS MINDS • Exploring the world around them

My Frugal Grandma • Penny-pinching at its finest

Ernest the Reticent Coyote • This protective papa does not appreciate visitors

SPOT THE LOONIE

PET CORNER

Gardening Day • Turning chores into fun is all in your attiude!

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