Wellington County has been spared the tragedy of major air disasters, but there have been a few…
Opinion
Cast away
There are not many moments of solace for a mother on vacation with her children. Who am I kidding?…
Lucky
At the time of this writing, I don’t think more than a few have ever had a friendly chat with…
Many students and their profs are just visiting universities
During the last federal election campaign, opponents of Michael Ignatief said sarcastically that he…
World finances mean we endure a failed recovery
Pessimism about our economy rarely pays off in the long run. Time and time again when we were…
Reckless consumers
During the so-called Gilded Age in the United States in the later part of the 19th century, a…
Retailers must learn to reconfigure themselves; and cater to less well off
For a change, the newly poor rather than the newly rich, represent a growing and huge market.…
Mushy example
My funny Valentine, sweet comic Valentine, partner in life, love and mortgage payments, how I adore…
Occupy whatever: Movement has plenty of flaws
One of the most bizarre trends at the present time is the Occupy Wall Street movement. There has…
Muriel Megan
The Wall-Custance death notice read “Smith, Muriel M. (nee Hopkins) of Guelph, passed away…
Giddy Up
Once a week I go to my “happy place,” which ironically happens to be a horse stable in…
Tattoo angel
On the issue of tattoos, I am a purist. I think the body in its purest form is sexy. The…
And the rains that came
“Rain, rain, come and stay, we could use a little almost every day.” Those were my…
In stitches
I blame my recent birthday for the terrifying realization that I have moved up an age category in…
Home
They say you once you leave a place, you can never go home again. It’s true. Sometimes…