Riding through Ireland with Megan Murphy
Murphy’s Law to be shown as part of Keene United Church series
Following a parent’s footsteps from their past is a journey many a son or daughter would like to make. It would be especially tempting if that parent travelled, for work or for pleasure, or perhaps of necessity. Or maybe they had a soul-searching, self-finding journey of their own.
Multi-talented Megan Murphy didn’t just talk the talk when she dreamed of following her father’s path through Ireland on a 10speed bicycle, exploring the counties of his kin. She biked it. And she used the same old 10speed Marty Murphy used.
On top of that she captured her journey in an inspiring documentary, Murphy’s Law. It is full of Irish scenery, family lore and reflections on her life, during a physically gruelling journey and the intricate preparations for it.
Murphy’s Law will be presented by the Keene United Church Concert Series on Sept. 29 at 7 p.m. Admission is $10 and proceeds will go to the Otonabee South Monaghan Historical Society and Keene United Church. Email linda@trailersplus.net or phone 705-295-4770. The event is sponsored by Carlson Wagonlit Stewart Travel.
If I followed my father’s footsteps I would have to parachute out of a British aircraft over Egypt. No thanks. I’ll watch Murphy’s Law instead.
Reminders
• Greenbridge Celtic Folk Festival, Aug. 24-25, 2097 Heritage Line. See greenbridgecelticfolkfest.com for more information.
• Keene Farmers Market, Fri., Aug. 31, noon to 4 p.m. library parking lot
• Come Cook With Us, at Keene United Church, Wednesdays from Sept 12 to Oct 3. To register call 743-1000 ext. 316 or email pmccarthy@peterboroughpublichealth.ca.
• Entry level referee clinic, Sat. Oct. 13, $130 for 14 and 15 year olds, $180 for age 18 and up. OSM residents 18 or younger may be reimbursed 50 percent. Some qualifications must be met before the clinic. Contact Amy Bickmore at amybickmore [at] gmail.com or call 705-957-3307.
Diary of an Otonabee Farmer
John Graham Weir kept daily journals from 1880 to 1925. They were donated to Trent Valley Archives.
1916 Aug. 20
The hottest day Ontario ever had, 106 in the shade. 1916 Aug. 22 We were in town this forenoon and went to Phillip Tennyson’s for dinner and from there to David Hunter’s. 1918 Aug. 22 This afternoon I opened out the stooks of oats at the carpet works. 1918 Aug. 23 This afternoon John Melville and Philip Tennyson helped me bring home two loads of oats from the carpet works and just as we got the loads on, it commenced to rain. We had a perfect downpour. 1920 Aug. 20, Fri. Today Lovina and I went on the train and boat to our cottage on Stoney Lake. We arrived at our cottage at one o’clock and found everything alright. 1920 Aug. 25 This forenoon I hung a white flag on the flagpole and the "Empress" came for us and we came home after having a very good time. 1920 Aug. 26 This afternoon I attended the Farmers Annual Picnic in the Exhibition Park.