I have a friend who sends me inspirational advice on a regular basis because she says I am…
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Ambience
Not often in March is the weather warm enough to sit outside in the late evening glow and watch the…
Is 80 old?
Prior to a weekend just past, a phone call came from a neighbour who lives a couple of country…
Batter up
The family that plays together, stays together. That was my theory and the inspiration behind my…
Drill shed was Elora’s own ‘theatre on the Grand’ prior to LCBO store
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Little things
Some days I don’t feel poetic, But today I just happen to do. So I think I am going to list a…
Bleak prospect
No one has been able to consistently predict the course of the stock market. However, one…
Long overdue
Most rational observers do not want government activities expanded or cabinet departments added.…
All to human
Investors who want guidance repeatedly have turned to central banks for investing information. Most…
Open, transparent combat mission?
Nearly two years ago, in January 2015, Justin Trudeau stood in the House of Commons as leader of…
Nestlé Waters’ proposed Middlebrook well
Water rights group makes waves As Margaret Mead said, “Never doubt that a small group of…
Accidents plagued Grand Trunk Railway after 1900
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Wi-fi on school buses
Kids need mental break The Wellington Catholic District School Board is bringing wi-fi onto school…
Sick days
After one of the healthiest winters in my medical history, I can honestly say March came in like an…
Mom knows best
Dear children, Now that you are teenagers and can lock me out of my own smartphone and connect the…