Category: Miscellaneous
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Read more: It’s not just a canoe. It’s Canada’s historyI love canoes. This is a great piece, with some great art, on what some people are doing to ensure that knowledge of the role of the canoe in Canada’s history continues. For those travelling through Peterborough…
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Read more: Decoding My First Fortune Cookies of the YearMy first two fortune cookies of the year. They seem to be sending a message…
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Read more: Ontario Government CommercialThere has been much talk about the impact of a recent Ontario Government commercial that used old video to demonstrate the views of former President Reagan with respect to tariffs. All that talk, and the fact that…
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Read more: Go down the rabbit hole with me…and the BBC6 April 2023 Matthew Wilson Features correspondent The Easter Bunny: Evolution of a symbol From lust to Bugs Bunny – the rabbit has taken on different meanings throughout history, in global folklore and artistic symbolism. But how…
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Read more: What is a road trip you would love to take?Today’s WordPress blogging prompt could take me many places. If I have to pick just one, it would be to follow in the footsteps of my grandfather, Marinus Sorensen, in the opening days of World War 2…
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Read more: Gratitude and RemembranceMembers of my extended family… who we thank and remember today. Extraordinary men all… Marinus Sorensen, Royal Canadian Regiment in WW1 – Canadian Pacific Immigration Agent and Fire Warden in London WW2. See Abella “None is too…
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Read more: Hello world!
I am beginning a new phase of life, heading into retirement after almost 34 years in public service. I am also returned to Canada after an amazing 3 years as Canada’s High Commissioner to Jamaica and The…