Bow Jangles

Bow Jangles John's latest passions include building traditional archery equipment. Contact John about ordering your custom bow either as a gift or for yourself.

Workshops / classes available.

04/01/2026

Just in case.

Big day tomorrow I It’s official. Signed at 8:10am. It was even on TV. Mine really turned blue. Don't forget that tomorrow starts the new Facebook rule (aka... new name, META) where they can use your photos. Don't forget the deadline is today!!!

Just in case you missed 60 Minutes: A legal spokesperson advised us to post this notice. This violation of privacy can be punishable by law. Note: Facebook Meta is now a public entity. Every member must post a note like this. If you do not publish a statement at least once, it will be technically understood that you are permitting the use of your photos, as well as the information contained in your profile status updates. I hereby declare that I do not give Facebook Meta my permission to use any of my personal data. I also do not give AI permission to look at my internet presence, period. I do not agree to let anyone offer me AI without my specific authorization or permission. Copy and paste to your page.

Hold your finger anywhere in this message and “copy” will appear. Click “copy”. Then go to your page, create a new post and place your finger anywhere in the empty field. “Paste” will appear and click Paste.
This will bypass the system….
He who does nothing consents

According to the show 60 Minutes:
Just in case you missed it: a lawyer advised us to post this. The violation of privacy can be punished by law NOTE: Facebook Meta is now a public entity. Every member must post a note like this. If you do not publish a statement at least once, it will be technically understood that you are allowing the use of your photos, as well as the information contained in your profile status updates.

I HEREBY DECLARE THAT I DO NOT GIVE MY PERMISSION FOR FACEBOOK OR META TO USE ANY OF MY PERSONAL DATA. I do not give consent!

11/12/2025

In the 1950s, every kindergartener knew the ritual: crayons down, lights low, and the soft hum of a record spinning through the air.
Naptime wasn’t a break — it was part of learning.

Teachers dimmed the lights, tiptoed between mats, and whispered, “Close your eyes.”
Kids rested, dreamed, or just stared at sunbeams dancing on the ceiling — learning something we’ve since forgotten: that rest is part of growth.

Then came the tests.
The “readiness.”
The race to get ahead.
By the 1980s, naps were gone. The mats rolled up. The lights stayed on.

Today, five-year-olds spend more time in structured lessons than third-graders did in the 1950s — no pauses, no quiet, no chance to just be.
And we wonder why they’re anxious.

Maybe it’s time we remembered what our teachers once knew:
You don’t grow by running all the time.
You grow in the stillness too.
Even big kids need naptime sometimes.

Trying out Grandpa‘s bows!
01/08/2023

Trying out Grandpa‘s bows!

Auntie and nephew enjoying a little competition!
06/16/2020

Auntie and nephew enjoying a little competition!

04/09/2020

John playing a tribute to John Prine, his favourite song writer.

Latest catch!
07/20/2019

Latest catch!

Learning early!
05/28/2019

Learning early!

Course in bow building and making birch bark boxes in session.
05/28/2019

Course in bow building and making birch bark boxes in session.

John fishing and relaxing at Frog Rapids in Sioux Lookout!
05/22/2019

John fishing and relaxing at Frog Rapids in Sioux Lookout!

Memorial near Lac Seul, part of our history!
10/23/2018

Memorial near Lac Seul, part of our history!

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