I am no fashionista, but even I know that when an article of clothing is ripped beyond repair, it…
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Spring is late
Spring is late; summer is on its way. It was the fifth day of May and yet it was the first day that…
Connon’s railway account a cautionary tale for history buffs
Elora historian John Connon (1862-1931) was, in the vast majority of his writing, a stickler for…
Popular again
Where to invest is a problem, not just for the average individual but also for our pension fund…
House spouse
Once upon a time, I envisioned a future where I would be the breadwinner in the family. I wanted to…
Memories flow freely
Years roll by and memories flow freely, yet it is difficult to realize that it’s been a full…
Elora’s 1930s Chautauqua enjoyed unexpected success
Accounts of Chautauqua performances in Wellington County have been featured several times in this…
The middle class
The Government of Canada is focused on creating jobs and economic growth for all Canadians. In…
Misplaced enthusiasm
The first Gilded Age in the United States occurred in the late 19th century. Then that nation was…
Hug a farmer
It is amazing to me that, in this day and age, we need to have a week dedicated to the value of…
Three strikes, out!
This winter’s white stuff came down in unlimited drifts, and this spring’s clouds of…
Cutting down a huge elm tree in 1930 was easier said than done
Few people under the age of 60 will remember the elm trees that were an integral part of our local…
All but forgotten
The housing industry, which is so important for Canada’s economy, is on a kind of death…
Rainbow’s end
In a younger year, I was often told of a pot of gold that waited at the rainbow’s end. But…
Happy Daddy’s Day
Fathers everywhere will likely enjoy a fabulous Father’s Day on Sunday and that’s…