Even though the Canadian economy seems to have stabilized for the time being, there is something…
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The barn dance
It was a brand new, Mennonite-constructed two storey barn with second floor dormers and an…
Fairy tales
I sure hope the Easter Bunny brings less drama to my house than the Tooth Fairy did last week.…
Four pillars of economic forecasting are creating skepticism
This economist’s skepticism about the latest economic forecasts is based on four…
Horse Feathers
Remember that expression? Horse feathers, an old euphemism for horse … well, let me just say,…
Amusing
Recently, the number of letters to the editor numbered greater than ever before. Is this an…
Spring fever
Call me paranoid, but spring usually means trouble for me. The powers that be always seem to want…
Elora virtually closed down for funeral of J.C. Mundell
Last week’s column, describing two 1897 incidents in the history of the Beatty…
Two English airmen killed in 1941 crash near Monck
Several years ago this column carried an account of an air crash in Eramosa Township during…
Economic reality might help to refocus those who have become too self indulgent
Evidence of self-indulgence is becoming more apparent all the time. This is a trait that is…
Examples on four legs
Ever had a horse hug you? Personally, I’ve been stepped on by a horse, kicked at by a horse…
It’s here
Yes Sir. And all other characters before, aft’ and in between; spring is here. I have just…
Seat of my pants
Now that I work from home I spend a lot of time alone. I like it. I also enjoy frequent walks,…
Misleading claims offering health, beauty and brand new lifestyles
Almost like the snake oil salesman of yesteryear, food companies want to claim that their products…
Grass is greener
Bees do it. Birds do it. Rabbits never stop doing it. You know what I’m talking about. You…