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Living in Alberta
31 Aug 2024

Living in Alberta

by Russ Paton | Posted in: History, Science and Reason | 8

What message do these flags convey to our children and grandchildren, passing by on the school bus?

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Alberta, Flag, Gadsden
Aye, Aye, Aye
23 Aug 2024

Aye, Aye, Aye

by Russ Paton | Posted in: Family History, History | 4

What is the greatest love story ever written? Romeo and Juliette? Evangeline? Or something more contemporary?

Click on the country lovers for their choice, and mine.

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Ian Tyson, Navajo Rug
Beyond the Dragons
16 Aug 2024

Beyond the Dragons

by Russ Paton | Posted in: Family History, History, Science and Reason, Travel | 8

For the second time this week, Bear and I forged a trail into the unknown. Please join us on our journey, beyond the dragons.

Click on the Polycephalic creature for details…

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Badlands, Hoodoos, Last Chance Saloon, Dragons, Two-headed calf
Alberta Safari
12 Aug 2024

Alberta Safari

by Russ Paton | Posted in: History, Science and Reason, Travel | 2

We were fortunate to capture rare photographs of Alberta dinosaurs as they hunted in the coulees of Dinosaur Provincial Park.

Click on the aspiring palaeontologists for details.

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Safari, Dinosaur Provincial Park, Dinosaur
Not Alone
1 Aug 2024

Not Alone

by Russ Paton | Posted in: Family History, History | 2

In a single day of getting reacquainted, we shared family, friendships, pride of community, life, love and loss.

Follow Lilydale Road for details….

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June Paton-Hope, Jim Hope, Maidstone, Keith Paton, Claire Paton
They Are in Cans
22 Jul 2024

They Are in Cans

by Russ Paton | Posted in: History, Travel | 0

Doc Ricketts wasn’t in when I tried the door, he was probably over at Lee Chong’s getting beer.

Click on the Cannery Row tourist for details….

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John Steinbeck, Cannery Row, Monterey
Pee on the Tire
20 Jul 2024

Pee on the Tire

by Russ Paton | Posted in: History, Science and Reason, Travel | 2

I was only moderately surprised that the dog could talk.

Click on the French Poodle for details.

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Salinas, Steinbeck, Travels with Charley, Rocinante
The Birds
19 Jul 2024

The Birds

by Russ Paton | Posted in: History, Travel | 0

There are plenty of birds on Capitola Beach. They haven’t attacked anyone, at least not this year.

Click on any one of the birds for details.

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Capitola CA, The Birds
Rough-Cut Diamonds
18 Jul 2024

Rough-Cut Diamonds

by Russ Paton | Posted in: History, Travel | 2

Every song The Rolling Stones have ever done has an edgy “mother would not approve” quality.

Click on the Hackney Diamonds album and join us for a tour.

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Levi’s Stadium, The Rolling Stones, Keith Richards, Mick Jagger
Deranged Do-Gooders
14 Jul 2024

Deranged Do-Gooders

by Russ Paton | Posted in: Family History | 2

There are people who do good, and there are do-gooders. They are not the same.

Click on the post office boxes for details…

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  1. Russ Paton on Just Fun22 March 2026

    Yes, we are fortunate. Many of the photos have images in the background that are as fascinating as the intended…

  2. Keith MacDonald on Just Fun22 March 2026

    It's so wonderful and amazing that Bear's and your ancestors amassed old family and other photographs. The photographs and text…

  3. Liz Seale on Watch Your Back16 March 2026

    The is an intriguing eclectic piece. I love it!

  4. elizabeth Seale on Generations16 March 2026

    Amazing that you have photos that go back so far…and that you can find them ! Liz Seale

  5. Keith MacDonald on Generations16 March 2026

    GREAT blog and pictures, Russ. CONGRATULATIONS, grandpa.

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