Just ten weeks ago I took you on a trip to Myanmar, that southeast Asia country formerly known as…
Columns
When Gremlins invade the press room
For whatever reason the final paragraph of my May 30 column never made it into print. I typically…
Honouring the unthinkable
Anna made the announcement, “I’m pregnant,” just days before we planned to hook…
Under control
Our political leaders and even our financial authorities assert that inflation is “under…
Early fall
Fall has come early this year. The not so warm days of mid August, and the sharp drop in…
Fall is here
I like the fall weather. The only season I like better than the fall is spring, followed closely by…
Ambush marketing
Given the slump in consumer spending, marketers have been taking innovative steps to stimulate…
A reassessment needed
It has become apparent that there should be a reassessment of the North American Free Trade…
Political wingnuts
Although this came to me, as an undisclosed recipient through the magic of email, well …
Religious revivalists have visited Wellington County
Camp meetings and large-scale revivals are not a big part of the history of religion in…
Maltreatment of immigrant child caused sensation in 1876
From the 1870s until well into the 20th century, several organizations sent orphaned and destitute…
Sudden tears
When you have lost a dear friend or relative, a sense of grief and loss always remains nearby,…
Curing an incurable
Nearly two years ago, I reported my son, Alan, became seriously ill. It progressed so fast he had…
Orica III
By the time this article, continued from last week, rolls off the press, the council of East Luther…
Exotic friends
I often think of people I have known and value the things I have learned from them. I also realize…