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PODCAST

Happy to be Canadian

Susanne Spence Wilkins

Each week I share a short original story about life in rural Canada. There are moments of nostalgia and other times when you will be wondering what will happen next. Some episodes are poignant, some are funny, others are insightful. All are short. With episodes under 10 minutes, you have just enough time to finish your coffee or tea while you enjoy a memorable story.

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All Episodes

7:56

Osage Oranges from Décor to Guerilla Gardening

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2025/12/05

Can you imagine finding a heritage home filled with the gigantic fruit of an Osage Orange tree? Well, Susanne did and you can find out here how that adventure turned out. If you would like to receive my weekly Saturday morning email that contains my original stories, Canadian book recommendation, new barn quilt design and a recipe or cycling route (depending on the season), sign up here. Follow me on Facebook and Instagram My website to join in our barn quilt painting experienc...

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5:31

Frosty in the Summertime

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2025/11/28

You can conjure up that old Christmas feeling anytime if you have an old Victrola and a group of rangy kids. Hear how Susanne and her friends and family brought an old snowman back to life on every summer vacation. If you would like to receive my weekly Saturday morning email that contains my original stories, Canadian book recommendation, new barn quilt design and a recipe or cycling route (depending on the season), sign up here. Follow me on Facebook and Instagram My website ...

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7:38

Tamaracks are Golden Memories

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2025/11/18

When the Tamarack trees turn gold in the cool days of November, Susanne recalls the days when private pilots were plentiful and friendships were formed through flight and food. You'll hear about a little yellow airplane and how it changed the lives of many local residents. If you would like to receive my weekly Saturday morning email that contains my original stories, Canadian book recommendation, new barn quilt design and a recipe or cycling route (depending on the season), sign ...

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6:29

First Snow Brings Back Memories

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2025/11/14

Artists from around the world collaborated to make one of the most cherished Christmas animation movies from the past half century. It was one of Susanne's favourites. Find out how it came together, and watch out, there's singing. If you would like to receive my weekly Saturday morning email that contains my original stories, Canadian book recommendation, new barn quilt design and a recipe or cycling route (depending on the season), sign up here. Follow me on Facebook and Instag...

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6:52

Creating a Goddess of the Corn

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2025/11/07

When harvest rolls around, we want to show our appreciation. One autumn Susanne and Manfred created a Corn Queen to honour the bounty of the harvest. This week you'll hear how they accomplished it. If you would like to receive my weekly Saturday morning email that contains my original stories, Canadian book recommendation, new barn quilt design and a recipe or cycling route (depending on the season), sign up here. Follow me on Facebook and Instagram My website to join in ...

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8:37

Reaching in to the Dangers of the Past

Happy to be Canadian ·

2025/10/31

Susanne has plugged the combine while harvesting corn. Listen where she wanders to as she reflects on the dangers that have faced farmers in the past and how they coped with them. If you would like to receive my weekly Saturday morning email that contains my original stories, Canadian book recommendation, new barn quilt design and a recipe or cycling route (depending on the season), sign up here. Follow me on Facebook and Instagram My website to join in our barn quilt painting ...

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13:23

A Harvest Race

Happy to be Canadian ·

2025/10/24

Susanne takes you into the combine with her as they race against the weather and the setting sun to finish up a soybean harvest. If you would like to receive my weekly Saturday morning email that contains my original stories, Canadian book recommendation, new barn quilt design and a recipe or cycling route (depending on the season), sign up here. Follow me on Facebook and Instagram My website to join in our barn quilt painting experiences is www.crazy8barn.com

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9:10

Late Night Landings

Happy to be Canadian ·

2025/10/16

Susanne re-imagines how her family could have come together to make a safe landing spot for her parents who were trying to get home in their small aircraft before dark. It's a unique look at rural families who flew private aircraft from their own farms in the 1960's. If you would like to receive my weekly Saturday morning email that contains my original stories, Canadian book recommendation, new barn quilt design and a recipe or cycling route (depending on the season), sign ...

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5:15

To Look at the Stars

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2025/10/08

Creating stories and fairy tales comes naturally to children as Susanne realizes when 11 year old her grandson describes his new experiences making his first stop-motion animation film. It's where the real stars are created. If you would like to receive my weekly Saturday morning email that contains my original stories, Canadian book recommendation, new barn quilt design and a recipe or cycling route (depending on the season), sign up here. Follow me on Facebook and Instagram My webs...

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7:13

Clawing our Way Back from an Iconic Past

Happy to be Canadian ·

2025/09/30

When Robert Redford died last week, Susanne thought about the lessons she had learned from the movie star who "wasn't her guy". You'll also find out why she chose the jaunty theme music for this podcast. So join her as she re-enters that golden age of film making with Newman and Redford. If you would like to receive my weekly Saturday morning email that contains my original stories, Canadian book recommendation, new barn quilt design and a recipe or cycling route (depending on the seaso...

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9:56

Doomed Maiden Voyages

Happy to be Canadian ·

2025/09/25

When a grandson's graduation gift flies out of sight, Susanne and family are on a misadventure to the soybean field. Will they find the misguided gift or return with only scratches and bad memories? Find out by listening to Doomed Maiden Voyages. If you would like to receive my weekly Saturday morning email that contains my original stories, Canadian book recommendation, new barn quilt design and a recipe or cycling route (depending on the season), sign up here. Foll...

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7:37

When the Swallows Leave

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2025/09/19

Manfred and Susanne delight over the beauty of the barn swallows that take up residence every summer in an old dairy barn on their farm. Follow the turns and tales that have kept these beautiful little birds housed here for almost one hundred years. If you would like to receive my weekly Saturday morning email that contains my original stories, Canadian book recommendation, new barn quilt design and a recipe or cycling route (depending on the season), sign up here. Follow me on Facebo...

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4:46

Of Horses and Hand Grenades

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2025/09/11

Susanne has been on some surprising horse purchasing adventures with her daughter. Hi ho ..... If you would like to receive my weekly Saturday morning email that contains my original stories, Canadian book recommendation, new barn quilt design and a recipe or cycling route (depending on the season), sign up here. Follow me on Facebook and Instagram My website to join in our barn quilt painting experiences is www.crazy8barn.com

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6:11

Test Tube Mother Myth Shattered

Happy to be Canadian ·

2025/09/05

Susanne makes a shattering discovering about the rebranding of Pyrex and its offspring. If you would like to receive my weekly Saturday morning email that contains my original stories, Canadian book recommendation, new barn quilt design and a recipe or cycling route (depending on the season), sign up here. Follow me on Facebook and Instagram My website to join in our barn quilt painting experiences is www.crazy8barn.com

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5:45

You're On Fire

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2025/08/28

Susanne is surprised when she answers her cell to hear Manfred shouting that she is one fire. Follow their frantic efforts to squash the fire in the field. If you would like to receive my weekly Saturday morning email that contains my original stories, Canadian book recommendation, new barn quilt design and a recipe or cycling route (depending on the season), sign up here. Follow me on Facebook and Instagram My website to join in our barn quilt painting experiences is www...

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5:05

What is Coyote Ugly?

Happy to be Canadian ·

2025/08/21

Coyotes populate southern Ontario and when we are outdoors we see them often, but not as often as they watch us. Listen as Susanne is surprised by a voice from the darkness. If you would like to receive my weekly Saturday morning email that contains my original stories, Canadian book recommendation, new barn quilt design and a recipe or cycling route (depending on the season), sign up here. Follow me on Facebook and Instagram My website to join in our barn quilt painting experi...

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8:53

I Can't Eat what You Love to Eat

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2025/08/08

Do you ever wonder why you love or loath foods that were popular in your family when you were a child? In this episode, Susanne tries of her dad's favourite treats, one that she found repulsive in her childhood. Will her taste buds have matured? Will she still find this food yucky? Listen to find out. If you would like to receive my weekly Saturday morning email that contains my original stories, Canadian book recommendation, new barn quilt design and a recipe or cycling route (de...

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9:15

A Taste of Ukrainian Heritage

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2025/07/31

Over the years, Susanne has had some delightful brushes with real and suspected Ukrainian heritage. She has learned that all is not as it first appears but also treasures the remarkable tastes she encountered. If you would like to receive my weekly Saturday morning email that contains my original stories, Canadian book recommendation, new barn quilt design and a recipe or cycling route (depending on the season), sign up here. Follow me on Facebook and Instagram My website to jo...

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11:43

Frog Legs Fiasco Forever Remembered

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2025/07/25

When a local club hosts a Frog Legs Supper, Susanne remembers a frog fishing fiasco from a childhood vacation on a Northern Ontario lake. If you would like to receive my weekly Saturday morning email that contains my original stories, Canadian book recommendation, new barn quilt design and a recipe or cycling route (depending on the season), sign up here. Follow me on Facebook and Instagram My website to join in our barn quilt painting experiences is www.crazy8barn.com

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6:53

Viking Hair Do

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2025/07/17

When Susanne and her cousin travel to the islands of the northern shore of Scotland, they are lambasted by ferocious winds as they visit an ancient village from Neolithic times. If you would like to receive my weekly Saturday morning email that contains my original stories, Canadian book recommendation, new barn quilt design and a recipe or cycling route (depending on the season), sign up here. Follow me on Facebook and Instagram My website to join in our barn quilt painting experien...

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