We'll move away from actually seeking our things, to why we should encourage and support others to find their thing.

Georgian Hills impresses with great wines and exceptional service!

So. What have we learned about 'things' so far?

Does having a single, main gift, mean you must have so many other minor gifts? Do we require so much strength to pursue our gifts?

Grey and Gold Cider offers a rustic environment with great variety and sensational ciders. It's on a main road offering excellent sight-seeing to boot. An easy, delightful stop to make whenever you're in the area.

By William Owen Thornton Ph.D. Candidate (Philosophy) December 5, 2025 The Gretzky Thing: Most know Wayne Gretzky. Until Sergei Ovechkin surpassed what we all thought was an unbeatable career goal-scoring record, "Gretz" was the greatest hockey player to have ever put on boots with blades. "IF" we consider that Wayne 'found his 'thing'', let's take a look at that. Do Things require an element of "TIMING?"

By William Owen Thornton Ph.D. Candidate (Philosophy) November 27 and 30, 2025 From Then Until Now: As my business slowly collapsed around me, I knew I needed to be looking somewhere else to earn a living. I'd been a Christian my entire life, an elder in the Presbyterian Church, a Representative Elder to Presbytery (next level of our church's organization) and a representative to General Assembly twice (annual, national meeting).

Roost is now closed. This is a major loss to the Ontario Wine Industry. Alas no new buyer could be found. Here, relive a bit of our last visit.

ontariocrafts.wordpress.com Proudly Canadian By: Owen Date Written: November 27, 2025 Date Posted: November 27, 2025 Home Away From Home (Tasting-stop) Ranking: NA/5 Home Away From Home (No-taste-stop) Ranking: NA/4 Trip Planning Categories(linked): City: NA/County: NA/Appellation: NA Joke Number One: A friend of mine told me that his bed consists of a bunch of magazines. I looked at him and said, "You must have back issues!"

Distressing News, in that Union 10 in London, ON, is also closed.

Why I think I am thingless, and there are more questions than answers as to what a 'thing' (gift) actually is!

Black Donnellys Brewing Co. produces some of the best made brews in Ontario. All are winners!

Things have a 2,000 year history. If we buy into how they're presented in the Bible, out notion of what a 'thing' is may have to change.

In search of each and everyone's gift

Pelee Island Winery had a lean staff in a large retail facility. But, it offered a unique surprise I've never seen before.

What distillery would I most like to move next door? It's complicated. You'll have to read to the bottom to find my Fave.

What Ontario Microbrewery would I like to have next door so I could enjoy it more often? Well. it turns out, that's a VERY difficult question. But you know I'm going to answer it!

Sometimes you just don't want to drive to your favourite places. You'd like to walk to it next door. So, for the best places in Ontario to imbibe, here are the ones I'd like to have next door. Another awards blog!

Black Bear ... Estate Winery produces fruit wines from its 83-acre farm. We arrived on a day it was closed, but hope to return for a tasting in the future.

Cooper's Hawk Vineyards has a great restaurant to go with great wines. Everything done here is top notch!

The Beerded Dog in Harrow, Ontario offers a wide range of brews and what looks to be great food at reasonable prices.

Muscedere offers traditional, mid-range and two exceptionally rare varietals on their wine lists. This is a winery you’re going to have to explore in order to taste and buy different wines th…

Muscedere Vineyards outside of Harrow, Ontario will capture your imagination. It's beautiful setting and wide-ranging wine selections will delight you.

Colio Estate Wines in Harrow, Ontario has a beautiful retail space designed to please customers. You'll have to see it for yourself!