And here is the Wannaskan Almanac with Word-Wednesday for August 12, 2026, the thirty-second Wednesday of the year, the eighth Wednesday of summer, the second Wednesday of August, and the two-hundred twenty-fourth day of the year, with one-hundred forty-one days remaining. Brought to you by Bead Gypsy Studio & Scandinavian Shoppe , featuring CRAZY DAYS IN AUGUST, with Ekelund Linens, Bonnie’s Bags, and Select Stained Glass; 101 Main Avenue North, Roseau. Wannaska Phenology Update for August 12, 2026 Chanterelles Cantharellus cibarius — waazhashkwedo in Anishinaabe — has successfully used its puhpowee [/puh-POH-wee/ n., the force which causes mushrooms to push up from the earth overnight] to shine its sunny, peppery cap in Wannaskaland. Chanterelles are found in Eurasia, North America and Africa, typically growing in forested areas. In January 2024, the California golden chanterelle became the official mushroom of that state. Though records of chanterelles being eaten date back to...
Fish stories. Evn the most avid and experiencd fisherman seems presdisposed toward the act of exaggeration. Even in this world of exessive camera use on phones the fine art of fish tales is still active. One might say that due to social media fish stories have grown their audience. I do have to say that I am not much for exaggerating the size of my monster walleyes that I catch. I am quite sure that several that have made it right up to the boat...just out of reach of my net...were easily Minnesota...if not world...records. But even though I am positive I have only been a few inches away from landing the world's largest walleyes, I don't brag about it. I don't even share about it...not on social media or even in a blog. What you are about to read is true. These aren't fish stories. They are stories about fish. I am sorry if they seem a little bit fishy. I blame years of anglers over estimating their fishing experien...