It’s funny how things work out!

I’ve always had a desire to travel to Canada and tour the country. No special reason, just thought it would be enjoyable to see it.

Well, I’ve gotten to the point where I was sure I’d never see it.

However, last week, Canada came to visit me and millions of others throughout the American mid-west in the form of smoke from forest or prairie fires in the northwest part of that country.

Frankly, I could have done without the opportunity. Tuesday, we had appointments in Hastings and when we left Lawrence, the sky was a nice blue, but by the time we got to Hastings,...