Writer’s block is real. My current life is uneventful. The Carpenter hasn’t provided any…
Columns
New wrinkles emerged in bizarre 1877 abduction case
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Stepping up
When a business closes in a small town the loss is felt everywhere. And it doesn’t really matter…
Like vs. love
Happy Valentine’s Day to all you lovers out there. I am writing this column before…
Strange abduction case caused excitement in 1877
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
The dream
Being new to the role of business columnist, I’m still learning the ins and outs of the business…
Love, laugh, heal
You learn a lot about your family when you aren’t well enough to take care of them, like just how…
Elora’s first bank run by extraordinary citizen
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Stand out
It’s inspiring to see people in Wellington County standing up for what they believe in and trying…
Hungry Heart
I was 10 years old when Bruce Springsteen released that hit single. The impression it made on me…
Research can produce more questions than answers
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Find adventure
Sometimes in my line of work I get to meet truly remarkable people. To be honest I’ve met my fair…
Library, post office replaced Elora’s cattle market
...both became the anchor for the downtown core that the cattle market was intended to provide
Alternative donations
As I catch my breath after the whirlwind that is the holiday season, I like to take a look back and…
My promise
I didn’t make any New Year’s resolutions. I prefer my failures to be more random, less…