Columns

A pandemic can create pandemonium in any marriage, but a good belly laugh is paramount to keep you grounded. I was born to create joy and mischief in the world, so naturally, marriage to me is non-stop fun. So. Much. Joy.

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

I know everyone is feeling a little stressed these days, and I don’t want to contribute to your anxiety, but I feel like I need to reveal a truth about myself.

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

Nice try, pandemic, but you are not going to make me afraid all the time.

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

Well, it finally happened. The Carpenter has run out of recycled materials and thus out of building projects. It’s a shame, really.

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

It’s week two of the Carpenter’s temporary layoff and the man I described last week as a caffeinated squirrel has geared down to a conscientious castor canadensis (fancy term for beaver).

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

Thank you to everyone who has inquired about the Carpenter’s status in this time of self-imposed…

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

55 years ago, Palmerston Observer, 1965 Wedding vows were exchanged at St. Joseph’s Church in…

It seems almost a fool’s errand currently to write a column with a view to seeing it published…

By March, many people have been experiencing some “seasonal symptoms” for months. This dark…