Columns

If you read my columns you know that I have had a heck of a bad summer – itches, swelling, fatigue, lack of strength, shortness of breath, etc. – a royal mess!

What will it take for humankind to understand that the destruction they are causing to our Mother Earth will kill us all?

Two years ago, my son was in love with skating.

You likely noticed the flag was down in front of the Walkerton Legion. It’s been a rough few weeks for our members and friends.

As we jumped into the ‘get ready for school race,’ I could see that my five-year-old son was struggling with the zipper of his jacket. At first, I let him work through it a bit. I wanted to give him the opportunity to figure it out for himself before I rushed in to help.

Remembrance Day is behind us, but the work of caring for our veterans continues all year round, both locally and across the country. 

With the cold weather, apparently my creative flare has frozen.

Yes, I know, there is no “tunnel” in my voyage with dementia but I believe that I have been living under a cloud for the last five months. Somewhat reluctantly, I am back on prednisone as of Nov. 11. I say reluctantly because I have a confirmed appointment with a rheumatologist that same day – the d

Early in the morning of Nov. 11, people will be assembling at the cenotaph for the Remembrance Day program, which will also be shown live on the Facebook page of the Walkerton Legion. Later in the day, the Legion and its Colour Guard will be  in Mildmay for another Remembrance ceremony there, beginn

Sometimes in this paper, you’ll come across a page and wonder, “What was the editor thinking here?”

But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect…  – 1 Peter 3:15

It’s common knowledge that the armistice of Nov. 11, 1918 – enacted 103 years ago today – ceased First World War hostilities. A global conflict that in part stemmed from the pistol shots of a Serbian nationalist four years before resulted in a staggering 68 million military and civilian casualties b

There is an odd incident in the ninth chapter of Gospel of Luke. Jesus was travelling and sent  messengers ahead to arrange accommodation in a Samaritan village. Jews and Samaritans did not get along and in this instance, they refused him hospitality.

Last month we observed International Day of Older Persons, which is meant to raise awareness of the issues and challenges of aging in today’s world. COVID-19 has changed us in many ways.