Opinion

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

Try as they might to stick to their talking points about seeking “neutral” public spaces, some…

Last Friday we learned that, for the fifth year in a row, the Advertiser was named the top community newspaper in its circulation class in Ontario.

Like many of you, the Carpenter and I have an adult child that lives with us – for many reasons, all of which we are fine with at this present time. 

Something caught my eye out the front window: white feathers floating along the deck, moved by the light afternoon breeze. First one, then a handful rolled past, then, a whole lot of white feathers glided by. So pretty. Wait. What?

Like most people, we have a thing for the underdog, especially in sports.

Spring brings with it a sense of new life and growth. With this in mind I spoke with Ram Kalap, our chaplain and spiritual care therapist at Homewood. 

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

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

As I sat in the waiting room at my doctor’s office last week, a man entered who appeared to be intoxicated. Within seconds, he started spouting off to complete strangers about “the gays” and how he personally felt slighted that straight people didn’t have their own “flag.”

For reasons that are too numerous to name, when it comes to yard work, my beloved spouse, the Carpenter, is in charge of the landscaping duties.

Seated under a large sun umbrella, we caught up on some light reading between quick dips in the pool to cool down.