Columns

Dear Santa, It’s me again. I’m sure you remember me. I mean, really, how could you forget? (Wink.)

The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…

“City sidewalks, busy sidewalks, dressed in holiday style….” In the air there is the feeling…

The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…

“It’s coming on Christmas, they’re cutting down trees, their putting up reindeer and singing songs of joy and peace. I wish I had a river I could skate away on.”

The day before the first snow fall, I had my winter tires put on my car by trusted professionals.

The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…

I am one of the lucky ones with neighbours, friends, acquaintances, and family that care about me.

One month until Christmas. That time is going to fly by in the hyper holiday hurry of planning, shopping, decorating and hosting.

The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…

I keep a running list of things I need to do – chores that I’ll get to eventually, at some point, when I have free time. Ha, ha. Free time. That’s funny.

The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…

Spontaneous moments are my favourite, especially when they change the course of your day. I had a…

The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…

Driving to work on Nov. 1, the sky was grey, a quilt of clouds that stretched out across the…