One of the key aspects to my successful relationship with my spouse, the Carpenter, is my ability to knock this emotionally grounded man temporarily off kilter. It’s my love language and I express it well.
Opinion
Geese are back
Along with Canada geese, snowbirds are returning.
Reflections: Persistence in prayer
It is important to clarify that Jesus’ instruction to “use not vain repetitions” (Matthew 6:7) does not mean that we should be careful how often we pray or how often we pray about specific subjects.
Laurier’s Tariff Commission visited Guelph in 1897
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
OPINION: the hidden dangers of old barn wiring
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Barn fires remain a serious concern in Wellington County and many are linked to outdated electrical systems.
Groceries
I do not enjoy grocery shopping because I do not enjoy cooking. Well, to be fair, I do enjoy cooking if I have time and resources to do it properly. I rarely have either, and almost never both at the same time.
Shameful conduct
Last week people of the world witnessed an incredible scene from the White House as U.S. President Donald Trump and Vice President J.D. Vance lumped on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Glasses
Every two years, I prioritize my eye exam. By that I mean, the nice office administrator of my optometrist office calls to remind me it’s time to book my check-up, then books the appointment, and then calls me to remind me to show up for said appointment. And I do.
Railways struggled to open lines after March storm in 1908
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Thank you, candidates
As this newspaper hits the streets, residents will be making the trek to polling stations.
Reflections
When I was in my impressionable early teens I regularly saw a book my dad was reading lying around the living room. It had a very dramatic cover with the title The Population Bomb. Above the title was the descriptive phrase “Population control or race to oblivion” and below was the ominous assertion
More on the early years of automobiles in the county
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
‘Unknown’
It’s not every day my son asks to hang out with me, so when he does I cancel everything and make time.