About four years ago this column outlined the life and career of Rev. Hugh T. Kerr. He grew up in…
Opinion
The punch line
This week there will be a celebration in our house, but you’ll never know it. There…
Home truths
We are admonished almost chronically to cross the border for investing. That is one of those…
Briefs: Churches, fires, taxes, trade boards and a runaway horse
While searching through old records and newspapers I frequently stumble on very interesting items…
Turned on
Christmas already feels far away. I would be remiss if I didn’t reassure you that I got my…
Fire gutted Fergus building owned by Robert Kerr in 1931
On the evening of Feb. 6, 1931, Fergus experienced a serious fire on its main street. The victim…
Alpha Romeo and me
Around this time every year, life starts to feel like a traffic jam – and I’m stuck in…
Poop soup: Canine fallout uncovered
The ice rink in our backyard has melted and the poop soup has surfaced and begun to percolate under…
Alarm bells
Recently-released economic statistics should trigger alarm bells in Canada. Our nation’s…
Teenage memories
Long ago, teenage memories came flying back into my mind the moment I read an email that popped up…
The list test
A good marriage requires consistent communication. Whenever the Carpenter and I begin to rest on…
My Riverfest Elora
There is something incredible about standing in a crowd of strangers, feet planted in a familiar…
Lower oil prices
According to Greek mythology, the one characteristic the gods resented was hubris, self-pride.…
Mom’s stash
I have the fondest memories of Halloween when my children were young. The images of little unicorns…
Alphanumeric
Periodically, I get the urge to annoy my editors. This is one of those times. Let’s check…