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

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.

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

Have you ever received something really fun in the mail?  Not the usual bills, advertisements or…

You’re so vain. You probably think this column is about you, don’t you? Don’t you? Well,…

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

You know those mornings where you wonder if your life is actually a sitcom?

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

It is said that in romantic relationships, you should allow yourself to be vulnerable with one another. Open your heart. Establish trust and maintain honesty.

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

This weekend is a perfect storm for couples: Valentine’s Day, Family Day and thus, a long weekend in what feels like an eternity – together - in lockdown.

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

I don’t know how I did it. I wasn’t doing anything outrageous or fun, because I cannot remember the last time I did anything outrageous or fun.

During the 1870s, Max Simonsky built up a respectable business as an itinerant merchant, travelling among the smaller villages to the north and west of Guelph, with a stock of jewelry, watches, bolts of fine cloth, and some fancy clothing items.

I never thought I’d be throwing a special dinner for something like a vaccination, but I did – and yes, there was cake.