Oh. What a tangled web we weave, when at first we practice to deceive. These way back words,…
Opinion
More regulation
The agencies in charge of the regulation of our financial industry have failed. They have performed…
A new opportunity for better alternatives in energy
Despite all the environmental concerns, the development of alternative sources of energy has moved…
What’s so funny?
I recently discussed how I appreciated older television dramas to modern offerings. To me the more…
Some lost arts
“They don’t teach cursive handwriting in schools anymore.” I heard that comment…
Writing life: A question of sanity
Boy, have we got lots to talk about. Welcome to my column, Write Out of Her Mind. As you get to…
Resolutions 2010
If you are sitting there scratching your head trying to figure out which New Year’s…
Outrageous
Most of us are aware of mistakes made by our federal government. However, few recognize the…
March break
March break sneaks up on parents. By the time you read this, we’ll be nearing the end of it.…
Rescuers were heroes in 1953 Elora and Fergus incidents
School children are regularly warned to keep off the ice on streams and rivers. It was no…
The barn dance
It was a brand new, Mennonite-constructed two storey barn with second floor dormers and an…
Fergus widow horrified at empty grave of her husband
Scattered through the 19th century history of Ontario are tales of bodies disappearing or being…
Clinging to a vital memory
Some months ago I told you about Anna’s struggle with short-term memory. The doctors simply…
Homesick
Would you believe it? Could you believe it? I am already homesick and I haven’t yet…
Many small-town grocers affiliated with chains in 1920s
Last week’s column described some of the developments in retailing in…