Columns

I know almost everyone is mad at something or someone these days.

The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…

We’ve come full circle in the world of COVID-19 minimizing. The last month has featured some COVID deniers’ and downplayers’ greatest hits, notably their ever-changing stance on cases, hospital and ICU admissions, and deaths.

Christmas already feels like a distant memory, but a good one all the same. My family came through with two interesting gifts for me: a “start” gift and a “stop” gift. Brilliant.

The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…

Okay 2022, before we make this official, pull up a chair and let me fix you a good stiff drink.

The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…

Our western world is so invested in scientific knowledge it often ignores the profound and gets…

Well, Santa, we’re nearing the big day and I can only speak for myself when I say, it’s going to be what it’s going to be and I haven’t got an ounce of energy left to care about what it isn’t going to be, so let’s get this holiday going and let the tinsel fall where it may.

The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…

Dear Santa, It’s me again. I’m sure you remember me. I mean, really, how could you forget? (Wink.)

The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…

“City sidewalks, busy sidewalks, dressed in holiday style….” In the air there is the feeling…

The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…

“It’s coming on Christmas, they’re cutting down trees, their putting up reindeer and singing songs of joy and peace. I wish I had a river I could skate away on.”