I know why we all love spring so much. There is something in the air and it’s not just the pollen, you guys. I mean, yes, the pollen count is high, but so are the spring pheromones in the animal kingdom.
Columns
Salvation Army came to Wellington in the 1880s
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Dirty
The announcement of another lockdown, talk of new COVID-19 variants, bad news close to home, another family holiday dinner cancelled, missing my college kid far from home and the realization that the Easter Bunny forgot my Cadbury Crème Egg this year, was a lot to take in on Sunday morning.
New Savage Shoe factory big news in Fergus in 1954
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
OPEN MIND: From phobia to friend
The Canadian Mental Health Association defines a phobia as an intense fear of a specific thing like an object, animal or situation. Dogs and heights are cited as being two of the most common phobias.
Sir Andrew
Amongst the menagerie of pets in my home is a rabbit who takes up a fairly significant amount of square footage in my living room. I bet you are judging me right now. Who lets a rabbit hop around their living room? Me, that’s who.
Salem beer became 19th-century tradition
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Taxed
It’s tax time. Taxes scare me.
Despite fame, Edward Johnson remembered hometown
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Meditation
I am a recent convert to the benefits of daily meditation practice.
Edward Johnson sponsored music festival in 1929
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Becoming
I know I’ve convinced you that I have it all together (pretend I have convinced you). Check marks in all the check boxes. Ducks in a row. Balanced mind. Balanced bank account. Clean floors and countertops. Career on point. Rock solid marriage. Mother of the year. A regular Susie Sunshine.
Isabella Sinclair was Elora’s first businesswoman
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Open Mind: Smiles in the mail
Have you ever received something really fun in the mail? Not the usual bills, advertisements or…
Vain
You’re so vain. You probably think this column is about you, don’t you? Don’t you? Well,…