For the past few months there has loomed the real possibility of serious deflation. That would…
Spring
When I think of spring, I wonder why I left central Alberta. In my memories, every season arrived…
Hydrogen peroxide III
I can get high on the hy of hydrogen peroxide, for it is to me one of Mother Nature’s…
Definition of “cow” led to 1890 court case in Guelph
James McQueen ranks as one of the most prominent farmers in the latter decades of 19th century…
Tough strategic choices
It is a commonplace view that we are in the midst of the worst financial crisis since the 1930s.…
Grow your own
Since my first article appeared in this newspaper on hydrogen peroxide, I have received a deluge of…
Sudden tears
When you have lost a dear friend or relative, a sense of grief and loss always remains nearby,…
Smoking in bed claimed Mount Forest veteran in 1920
The Mount Forest cemetery contains a section reserved for World War I veterans. The…
The hangover
A key economic signal is the conduct of the consumer. The latest data reveals personal consumption…
Best friends
Most of us can name people who contributed greatly to our lives. In my case, I had a boss who gave…
Hydrogen peroxide IV
“Cancer can be cured” is an expression that I’ve wanted to jump up and down and…
Guelph businessmen failed to support their own railway
Back in 1999, this column described the events that led to the opening of the Guelph Junction…
Avoiding the bandwagon
A popular idea nowadays is to expand infrastructure spending. The view is that this would revive…
Quit your griping
Occasionally someone says something so dumb it causes my fingers to twitch and search for a…
Environment
Have you hugged a tree today? Well maybe you should. The thought struck me the other day as I sat…