The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Columns
Trespassers beware
Some couples text each other sexy photos or sweet words during the day, to keep that spark of romance alive. Yeah, good for them.
Peterson adultery case shocked Guelph residents in 1874
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Rats
It had been happening for days. I would let the dog and cats out into the backyard and they’d head straight for the bench located at the back of the garage. Noses down, they’d pace about. The dog would bark at nothing. The cats would jump on the bench, tails swinging back and forth like a metronome
Fish, clean rivers a concern in Wellington 165 years ago
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Frost
If you could have heard me ranting and raving this weekend through the windows of my home, you’d…
Area barber shops once doubled as gambling dens
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Open Mind: Negativity bias
I attended a webinar the other day about the effects of the pandemic on our mental health and effectiveness as health care/front line workers.
For the moms
When you are in the throes of giving birth, and you politely, succinctly tell your doctor that you…
Regular residents an important part of 19th century Elora
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Morning
I’m not a morning person. I’m not a mid-afternoon person either.
Smallpox scare caused consternation in 1907
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Wheels
I apologize to you all for that snow in this week’s forecast. Totally my fault. I got my snow tires off a few weeks ago, so it was likely Kelly karma. I jumped the gun.(I also put the snow shovel in the shed too, so yeah, guilty).
Briefs: Churches, fires, taxes, trade boards and a runaway horse
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Spell of spring
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.