I cannot be the only person who dreads attending her spouse’s company Christmas party.…
So said before
So said before, so said again. Not often in my column do I have reprints of articles that have…
Martin’s sawmill in Mount Forest destroyed in 1881 fire
No 19th century industries were more prone to fire than sawmills. Sparks from wood-fired boilers…
Good riddance?
As we enter the peak retail season, we usually are bombarded by a tremendous increase in…
One week before Christmas
At age 8, I awaken and wiggle my head free from quilts and blankets. As the covers settle, I feel a…
Snow removal fantasy
One of the ironies for Canadians is we act surprised when the first snow storm hits. We act…
Still missing her
The third year is now slowly passing, Since pallbearers carried her to the grave. But her memory…
Georgian Bay and Wellington Railway was only a dream
Last week’s column mentioned that Mount Forest council voted financial aid for the…
A ‘must’ shift
Many years ago, in an unprecedented exercise of leadership, President Franklin D. Roosevelt…
Dreaming of a ‘right’ Christmas
I sat in my big green chair with eyes closed. Pictures of past Christmas celebrations floated by on…
Open Letter to Santa Claus
Dear Santa: I recognize I’m a little old for this, but I have one Christmas wish that my…
Resolutions 2010
If you are sitting there scratching your head trying to figure out which New Year’s…
Looking back at the Christmas season of 100 years ago
This is the 20th Christmas column I have written since Valuing Our History began in the old Elora…
Unparalleled
Our economic future prospects are tied in with events in the United States. Strength or weakness…
New year, new perspective
If there is one thing I know to be true in this life, it is this: you will keep repeating the same…