As far back as the Middle Ages craftsmen used badges to distinguish their products, implying their…
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Ring true
I am not like other girls. You should know this by now. Sure, in the most fundamental ways, I have…
Bird ID
Though time-spanning years have weakened my far-seeing eyesight somewhat, I still enjoy watching…
Easter in 1900 used traditions of past, pointed way to future
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Still struggling
Despite the dollops of enthusiasm and encouragement handed out by politicians, particularly from…
I can relate
Crossing and re-crossing my desk on many occasions are items to which I can strongly relate. This…
Pillow talk
Insomnia is something I struggle with often. It’s the nature of my busy mind and sharing a…
Mount Forest’s first movie theatre opened 100 years ago
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Changes needed
The key part of capitalism, the free enterprise system, is the trading of common stock. Most of us…
Lights out
Mother Nature has a profound way of keeping us humble. Last week’s ice storm was proof of her…
They’re back
When I looked out my window early this morning, the ground was completely covered with a new skiff…
Prohibition referendum: Fergus went dry in local vote of 1935
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
No longer useful
As we have just gone through the ritual of changing our clocks in accordance with the advent…
Please bring back spring
On behalf of every grey sweater in my closet, every rolled up pair of wool socks and the spectrum…
Ambience
Not often in March is the weather warm enough to sit outside in the late evening glow and watch the…