“Jesus asked his disciples, ‘Who do the crowds say that I am?’ And they answered, ‘John the Baptist.’ But others say, Elijah, and others, one of the prophets.” Matthew 16:13
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Sleep is very important
Yes, I am home again. My mobility is poor. The issue is balance – I cannot walk a straight line and I have a fear of falling whenever I am on two feet. This is the fault of the autoimmune disease called dermatomyositis (DM). The dementia did contribute some to my immobility but not early as much as
Pieces of the Past: Advocate presents ‘real opportunity’ in 1938
The April 7, 1938 issue of the Mitchell Advocate newspaper boasted that the “greatest newspaper project in the history of Mitchell… presents a real opportunity to candidates.”
Why economic rights matter as much as democratic rights
A month ago, some of the richest and most powerful people on the planet gathered in Davos, Switzerland, for the World Economic Forum.
A killer disease makes a return run – measles
Anyone planning to travel over Spring Break is being advised to make sure they and their children are properly immunized. We are not talking about visiting some exotic location; we are talking south Florida. And we are not talking about a rare, new disease; we are talking about measles.
Still waiting to hear back…
It took 11 months and numerous calls to Service Canada for me to start receiving OAS (Old Age Security) so I sent an email to MP Ben Lobb, only to get a response that my email had been received.
Pieces of the past: March comes in like a lion in the early 1900s
You have likely heard the saying, “If March comes in like a lion, it will go out like a lamb.”
Four years in the making
This is my reminder to challenge myself more often.
Let’s explore our heritage together
My name is Jessica Carter and I am a legend. A historic figure.
‘Despicable acknowledgement’ to DGR delegation
What a despicable acknowledgement to the delegation at the council meeting in South Bruce held on Feb. 26, 2024.
Federal election 2025 is closer than we think
Some things are mystifying. One is why we blame whatever government is in power for whatever it is that we find annoying, disturbing, frustrating or too expensive.
Pieces of the past: Leap year edition
If you are reading this on the date of publishing, Happy Leap Day!
The foundation of exercise – stability
Does performing daily tasks leave you with muscle pain, aches, or stiffness? Why does this happen? One possibility is that for many people, they lack the necessary stability to effectively perform these tasks.
Thomas James Smith and 60 Bay St.
Do you recognize any of the people in this photograph?
There’s an economic storm brewing
No one likes being the bearer of bad news, but I truly believe with every bone in my body, that we’re headed for some severe times in the years ahead.
