The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Columns
Open Mind: Quarantine cocktails
The Canadian Centre for Substance Use and Addiction has posted an interesting study on their…
Beautiful blue
Sometimes my spontaneity brings about the most amazing road trip adventures and sometimes, it just…
News from the Mapleton Township area in 1951, 1981
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Biker
Maybe this pandemic has finally gotten to me, or maybe turning 50 was a bigger life change than I anticipated, but I’ve made a life-changing decision.
Cluster of tornadoes caused devastation in 1922
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Swimming
August. Already. It’s weird how this pandemic makes me feel like I’m moving at a glacial pace,…
1864 flower show reveals past gardening practices
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
New wheels
When the Carpenter picked me up on our first date, he was driving a 1986 silver Oldsmobile Cutlass.…
Open Mind: Animal companions need support too
I love hearing about situations where people can gain support, comfort, confidence and skills from…
Green bin
A few months ago I came home to find a green bin standing upright in the driveway.
Guelph man chained father in stable in 1875
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Conservation initiatives of 1913 failed to get action
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Fifty
Early last Monday morning, as I was getting in the car to head to work, my three favourite neighbours, the cutest kids in town, yelled across the street in unison, “Happy birthday, Kelly!” Adorable.
News from the Mapleton area in 1952 and 1982
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
