If you live in North Durham and are ever in the market for a book, or simply some information about an author, a title or a subject, the...

Getting old sucks, but it certainly beats the alternative. Getting old, without enough money to live on is even worse, so I did a little...

Those of us fortunate enough to remember the sixties (or at least part of them), have two remarkable events logged in the recesses of our...

There is nothing like waking up and sitting down to a scrumptious plate of bacon and eggs with some toast and a good helping of home...

There are very few people in North Durham who are not familiar with Compton Communications, now owned by Rogers. This very successful...

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There is no doubt about it; times are tough. Yes, we have been through much greater turmoil than this, in the recent past, but nothing...

I was born in the south of the Netherlands and, surprisingly to most people, had not seen a pair of wooden shoes until I came to Canada....

Many times, when wandering through downtown Port Perry, you will come across ‘the Man with the Hat’, checking out historic buildings,...

It is no secret, all levels of government are somewhat concerned about the billions they have been dishing out to help individuals,...

Canadians tend to be laid back and unassuming. Seldom do we jump on the bandwagon and take credit for things we have accomplished. I am...

Having travelled a great deal, I have learned to respect different nationalities, races and cultures. Sure, like everyone else, I have...

A few months ago I wrote an article about the origin of several phrases in the English language, and I was flattered by the positive...

Although Canada celebrates its 153rd birthday, the merriment of Canada Day was only established 141 years ago. Nothing happened in the...

Many of us go through life taking much for granted, yet others face challenges the rest of us do not even think about. One such...

Eating is one of those things I love doing at any time of the day. I could easily devour a chocolate bar after breakfast or enjoy a piece...

Through the years I have been privileged to meet people who have accomplished greatness in life. I am always in awe of them. I remember a...

Well, everything around the house is done, with the exception of cleaning the baseboards with Murphy’s Oil. I went to the cupboard, only...

I have been accused of procrastinating, even though I do not think I do. Sure, there are times when I put things off, but it’s only...

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