From time immemorial a popular proposal of politicians is to “soak” the rich. It…
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House of Cards
When I was a child, my grandfather taught me how to build a house of cards. One by one, I carefully…
Lingering
I can’t say that I am not disappointed in Mother Nature this spring. Though quite happy with…
Victoria Street bridge a landmark in the village of Elora
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Elora’s Victoria Street bridge was replaced in 1899
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
The key
It is far from clear that the latest federal budget will have a meaningful effect on boosting…
Once bitten
The slap didn’t hurt, but the smear of blood across my skin was a sure sign of victory. He…
Funky weather
The way the temperature is fluctuating up and down and breaking season records leaves me to believe…
An ‘elderquake’
In previous generations in a strict middle-class family, it was almost an axiom that children…
Art matters
Everyone likes music. Whether it’s country, jazz, opera or good old rock ‘n roll, music…
Junkyard dog
Because of my long-term association of 32 years, with not one of the best, but the best weekly…
Farming, jail numbers: Stats can be very useful to historians
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Existential mom crisis
No other decision in my life has prompted repeated episodes of existential crisis quite like my…
A political tranquilizer
In the previous century John Maynard Keynes was widely followed as an expert in guiding an economy…
Is 80 old?
Prior to a weekend just past, a phone call came from a neighbour who lives a couple of country…