The Porcupine's Quill
Celebrating thirty-five years on the Main Street
of Erin Village, Wellington County
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Editorial Musings of a Botanical Nature
I was gifted a large flower planter two weeks ago. Absolutely gorgeous. Undoubtedly expensive. Elegant clusters of tiny white blooms cascading down the sides, an abundance of vibrant purple blooms adding pops of colour, handsome two-toned foliage to fill in … Continue reading
Bon Appétit: Recipe for the Perfect Book (Or at Least an Entertaining One)
I should start off with a warning: I’m a pretty pitiful cook. It’s my own fault really—I can’t be bothered to follow recipes. I have strong opinions about which ingredients to use, and while I’m open to a very wide … Continue reading
Oh the Humanity! Or, News for March at PQL
It’s maybe not much of a surprise that we’ve more reason than ever to think about humanity. The current Covid pandemic’s colour-coded response framework sees regional restrictions fluctuate every other week, and the slow progress of vaccination efforts emphasizes the … Continue reading
Work-from-Home Tips from the Porcupette
I sometimes feel a little guilty that my day-to-day life has changed so little in the Age of Covid. Unlike some of my friends and family, who have had something of a crash course in working from home over the last several months, I’ve had years to hone my best practices … and probably get into some bad habits! Given my experience, I thought I’d share some of the strategies that work for me when it comes to staying sane while working from home. Continue reading
The Porcupine's Quill would like to acknowledge the support of the Ontario Arts Council and the Canada Council for the Arts for our publishing program. The financial support of the Government of Canada through the Canada Book Fund (CBF) is also gratefully acknowledged.
