It’s All About the Riff Raff
by Jonathan van Bilsen I have always been fascinated with the origin of phrases in the English language. Here is my latest contribution...
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JONATHAN VAN BILSEN
Join Jonathan van Bilsen begins a series of feature articles on prominent residents of North Durham in his new column, The Story Behind The Person.
The Story Behind the Person: Matt Passafiume, The Art of meade
by Jonathan van Bilsen Making wine is a talent and not something you perfect in a week or two. The art of winemaking takes years and...
Oh, those Dutch
By Jonathan van Bilsen Having been born in the Netherlands, I naturally have an interest in the way the Dutch look at things. Masters of...
People do this? Really?
By Jonathan van Bilsen Human beings have an innate capacity for curiosity and creativity, which often leads to some fascinating, bizarre,...
Remembering
by Jonathan van Bilsen I had the pleasure of photographing 28 veterans, along with their families, at the annual dinner, held at the Port...
Who Knew it Would be so Easy
by Jonathan van Bilsen I have always been a fan of technology and anything new on the market usually peaks my interest. There are some...
My body is talking to me
There was a time when I would simply shrug off any pain my body felt, and it tended to go away pretty quick. This is no longer the case....
Marc Gibbons, a Story that Needs to be Told
by Jonathan van Bilsen My legs are still a bit sore from completing the Port Perry Pedals event a few weeks ago, but I am very glad I was...
The pounds are dropping like flies
by Jonathan van Bilsen Fortunately, I have never had a weight problem and recall, in my youth, it was suggested I eat a few supplements....
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