After some recent elections, it appears that our politicians think that voters are irrational. From…
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Pine Siskin
Pine siskins (Spinus pinus) don’t often appear in urban gardens, so I was a little bit…
Not very meaningful
Our economy in North America depends to a great extent on official statistics, for the most part…
The sky is falling, cried Chicken Little
I heard it first from my brother back in 1947, "The sun is dying," he said. "It will…
It’s party time
Decades ago, future stenographers practiced their touch typing by using the line: "Now is the…
Fall is here
Fall is here, and though winter is well on its way, I like fall. It is a season that has always…
Peter Perry of Fergus was a remarkable teacher
Few historians would argue with the statement that David Boyle was the most remarkable of…
What does love mean?
From deep within the ever growing accumulation of interesting little captions which I have stashed,…
Be patient
Why some people have been successful investors, to accumulate more money than others, really is not…
The root of all evil
You can’t always tell a book by its cover or judge a person by first impressions. I met HB in…
Waiting riders witnessed 1908 Moorefield train wreck
Historians of North American railways have noted that the first decade of the 20th…
Overexposure
In many different contexts overexposure can lead to a great deal of trouble. Too much sunshine can…
Looking on the bright side
During November, Diabetes Awareness Month, I pay extra attention to that illness. Consequently, I…
Birthdays
Recently I had a birthday. It was brought to my attention by a Happy-Birthday phone call from a…
Thieves hit Fergus stores twice in six months
One of the consequences of the widespread popularity of motor cars and improved roads in the…