I love my job, but it should come as no surprise that I have several fantasy careers that have yet to come to fruition. Some for reasons that are self-explanatory; others we will blame on my spouse’s failure to support my dreams.
Columns
Elora’s Geddes Street looked very different in 1882
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
College boy
This weekend, I’m driving my son back to college in a city a few hours away, where the COVID-19…
Maurice Halley ran Elora’s first bakery in 1850s
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Survived. Thrived.
So long, 2020. Buh-bye. Ciao. Hosta la vista, baby. But before you go, one last thing (I always like to get the last word): thank you, 2020, for lessons that I didn’t know I needed and the wake-up call that has forever changed my perspective on who and what matters.
Arthur Christmas Poultry Show held until 1943
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Open Mind:Practicing gratitude
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed how we live, work, and connect. What may have felt like a novelty nine months ago has now become isolating, boring and mundane.
Christmas spirit
It took two weeks to decorate our Christmas tree. Two weeks. The beautiful lush fir tree stood straight and firm in the corner of the living room in its sand pail, patiently waiting for its holiday dressing, but I couldn’t do it.
Arthur’s Christmas Poultry Fair started in 1915
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Hey Santa
Santa, I am writing to you because I know this year I won’t be allowed to see you in person to…
Roads dominated first years of Wellington County council
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Size medium
One of the best things to come of this mucked up merry season is that it has really brought forth the luxury of staying home for the holidays, of shopping local and being grateful for where I live.
Wellington District government frustrated in 1840s
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Merrily married
Even the strongest marriages will be tested when it comes time to put up the Christmas tree. I know…
Wellington County was established in 1854
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…