The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Columns
Playing with fire
I’m not typically a jealous woman. I have no reason to be.
Quarrelling Presbyterians of Fergus set new standards
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
In the headlights
She leapt out in front of my moving car as if distracted, unaware of my headlights or the path she’d wandered into. She just appeared out of nowhere and in doing so, knocked me clean out of the noise of my day.
Open mind: Turn toward your partner
The month of February makes many people think of love and romantic relationships.
Flax mill became Drayton’s largest employer
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Bluetooth speaker
I couldn’t find my Bluetooth speaker anywhere. It must still be packed in a box from the recent move of the contents of our home from our neighbourhood in town to our move to the country on the outskirts of the same town.
Drayton Felt and Shoe Co. organized in March 1901
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Photo bomb
In the spirit of Valentine’s Day, I’d like to share a teachable moment with you of what not to do to your beloved if you are attempting to inspire a spark of passion between you. Today’s lesson is brought to you by the letters C, for the Carpenter, and W, for “What the?” “Why?” and “Weirdo.”
Foxy
I heard him before I saw him. He had a raspy barking cough, as if someone told him a good joke…
19th century crime took place in rural areas too
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Volunteer efforts a major factor in building Erin arenas
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Red carpet ready
I am by no means a survivalist, (I can barely survive learning we’re out of chips), but when there is a snowstorm in the forecast, my husband, the Carpenter, launches into emergency preparedness mode.
News from the Mapleton Township area in 1906, 1956
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Toque trouble
I wish I looked better in a toque.