When the American colonies fought the British for independence in the 18th century, the…
Opinion
Retiring retirement
Even though The Holy Bible in Psalm 90 implies a lifespan for humans at “three score and…
Shoring up confidence
Political leaders almost always have chosen to be optimistic about the economic outlook. It is well…
Alzheimer’s
The gerontologist’s words struck me with the force of a bucket of ice water, “Your…
Environment
Have you hugged a tree today? Well maybe you should. The thought struck me the other day as I sat…
Orica I
I’ve never met a man that I didn’t try to learn to like, but there are times when pity,…
West Grey I
Out of one fire pit into another. That seems to be the story of my life lately. The following is an…
Canada Day
Canada Day comes and Canada Day goes. It slips up on most of us and passes long before we realize…
Water and air
In a younger year, preteen and beyond, I was exceptionally fortunate in having a chance extended…
Tornado
Are Heaven and Hell right here on this earth? I have experienced a life of sufficient length to…
Going bananas
When you read this, you are going to think that I have no doubt “gone bananas,” and you…
Miracles
"There are no such things as incurables; there are only things for which man has not found a…
Grant me patience Lord – but hurry
I’m sure I spend at least half of my life waiting. Last week, Anna and I sat in the examining…
Georgian Bay and Wellington Railway was only a dream
Last week’s column mentioned that Mount Forest council voted financial aid for the…
Thing one, thing two
Various things tick me off. I usually recover quickly and never get around to writing about them.…