Grand Valley Trails Association

Guidebook*

A valuable guide for anyone planning a hike along the footpath in the Grand River Valley. Including historical notes, points of interest, description of flora and fauna. Advisory on hiking requirements. Removable maps convenient for hiking specific sections of the trail.

A fascinating read even if you are not planning a hike!

*Available at The Neat Little Bookshop $30

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I Found Loveliness Today

I found loveliness today
Down along life's broad highway ~

Saw its beauty in the trees,
Heard it whisper in the breeze,
Listed it in songbird's trill,
Then again in flowering rill,
Felt its warmth in glad sunshine,
Rhythm caught in swaying pine ~

All along life's broad highway
I found loveliness today.

I found loveliness today
Down along life's broad highway ~

Beauty within pastures green,
Next in clouds of silvery sheen,
Golden glow at break of day,
Joy in children at their play.
Scented odor of wild rose;
Peace I found where violet grows ~

All along life's broad highway
I found loveliness today.

~ Carleton Everett Knox

(Photo: Lorna)

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The Neat Little Bookshop is closed at 5:00 p.m. Friday, May 13. We appreciate your patronage and sincerely apologize for any inconvenience.
Also, Saturday, May 14. Thank you. We can be reached by telephone 905-577-5635.
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Photos: The Grand River, York, Ontario

Tennis Court Park ~ Cayuga-On-The-Grand

More Underage Advice:
Real pearls of wisdom offered by children

"If you want a kitten, start out by asking for a horse." ~ Naomi, Age 8

"Don't pull Dad's finger when he tells you to." ~ Emily, Age 10

"When you get a bad grade at school, show it to your mom when she's on the phone." ~ Alyesha, Age 13

"Never trust a dog to watch your food." ~ Patrick, Age 10

"Don't squat with your spurs on." ~ Noronha, Age 13

"Never hold a dust-buster and a cat at the same time." ~ Kyoyo, Age 9

Underage Advice:

"Never try to baptise a cat." ~ Eileen, Age 8

"When your mom is mad at your dad, don't let her brush your hair." ~ Taylia, Age 11

"Stay away from prunes." ~ Randy, Age 9

"Puppies still have bad breath even after eating a Tic Tac." ~ Andrew, Age 9

"Felt pens are not good to use as lipstick."~Lauren, 9

"When your dad is mad and asks you, 'Do I look stupid?' don't answer him."
~ Michael, Age 14

from The Little Big Book of Laughter, Katrina Fried & Lena Tabori, Welcome Books, 2004