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Joy
A pandemic can create pandemonium in any marriage, but a good belly laugh is paramount to keep you grounded. I was born to create joy and mischief in the world, so naturally, marriage to me is non-stop fun. So. Much. Joy.
Religious holy war was waged at Conn in 1920s
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
True colours
I know everyone is feeling a little stressed these days, and I don’t want to contribute to your anxiety, but I feel like I need to reveal a truth about myself.
Milk quality becomes issue in 1899 court case
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Easy target
Nice try, pandemic, but you are not going to make me afraid all the time.
O.M. McConkey was a pioneer conservationist
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Essential
Well, it finally happened. The Carpenter has run out of recycled materials and thus out of building projects. It’s a shame, really.
Spanish flu persisted in Wellington well into 1919
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Beaver
It’s week two of the Carpenter’s temporary layoff and the man I described last week as a caffeinated squirrel has geared down to a conscientious castor canadensis (fancy term for beaver).
1918 influenza epidemic struck all corners of county
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Quarantined
Thank you to everyone who has inquired about the Carpenter’s status in this time of self-imposed…
Flu epidemic peaked locally in November 1918
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Memories of North Wellington – 03/18/20
55 years ago, Palmerston Observer, 1965 Wedding vows were exchanged at St. Joseph’s Church in…
Safeguards will take time to work
It seems almost a fool’s errand currently to write a column with a view to seeing it published…