The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Columns
OPINION: Access to technology matters
By Jeff Schlemmer While it’s easy to take access to the internet and technology for granted, we…
September
I could feel it in the air, that familiar gentle shift of the seasons stirring, as if the breeze…
‘Honest John’ McGowan rebuilt the Aboyne Mill
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Voicemail
I put the deposit on the cottage down in February, when we weren’t sure what this summer was…
‘Honest’ miller produced oatmeal at Aboyne mill in 1861
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Helping those with mental illness
Naomi Osaka, a professional tennis player withdrew from the French Open citing mental health.…
Open Mind: Youth in a digital world
“Oh, look who finally decided to join us in the real world.” Is this something you’ve said to…
Drive
One of my favourite things to do is go for long drives.
Nominations poured in for Wellington Hall of Fame
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
50 ways
Remember when Paul Simon sang about “50 ways to leave your lover,” but only named five and none of them were actually solid ways to leave your lover? Slip out the back, Jack. Make a new plan, Stan. (If you don’t know this song, your parents have failed you). You’re singing it right now, aren’t you?
Book called “Gold in the Grass” was sensation in 1954
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Love finds a way
Most people in the world believe in God. They find purpose for life and comfort in troubles by…
Olympics
I’m not an athlete and I have never been an athlete – and newsflash: I am never going to be an athlete. Shocking, I know, but best I be honest about my non-athletic aspirations as I congratulate our Olympic and Paralympic athletes for what I consider to be super-human feats.
Harris Woolens was major Rockwood industry
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…