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Wells
22 Jun 2023

Wells

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

Paternal naming traditions make tracing ancestry a tricky business, especially when the family is populated by strong-minded, independent women, like ours.

Click on the Wells siblings for the full story.

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Phillipson, Robert Wells, Kendal
Going to the Zoo
21 Jun 2023

Going to the Zoo

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

Grandpa Bob was a gregarious character, who talked a lot and smelled like pipe tobacco.

Click on the bronc-rider for an introduction.

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Wells, Robert, Eleanor
Cumbrians
20 Jun 2023

Cumbrians

by Russ Paton | Posted in: Family History, Travel | 7

Cumbria is the legendary home of King Arthur, Guinevere, and the Knights of the Round Table.

Click on Camelot for the full story.

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Cumbria, The Lake District, Carlisle Castle, Hadrian's Wall
Except Marlene
6 Jun 2023

Except Marlene

by Russ Paton | Posted in: Family History, History | 6

The South Arcola Women’s Baseball Club did not place second very often.

Click on the Team for the full story …

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South Arcola, Marlene Kramer, Baseball
Don’t Get Your Hopes Up
4 Jun 2023

Don’t Get Your Hopes Up

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

I am thinking about a new Blog distribution system.

Click on the Editor-In-Chief for details….

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Distribution List, MailChimp
Magnetic
3 Jun 2023

Magnetic

by Russ Paton | Posted in: Family History, History, Science and Reason | 3

“Exploration” “Finding Your Way” “Not Getting Lost”, all that symbolism seems appropriate for a graduate.

Congratulations Leo!

Click on the compass to set a course to the full story.

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Leo Boucher, Graduation, Compass
Harrison’s Trapeze
30 May 2023

Harrison’s Trapeze

by Russ Paton | Posted in: Family History | 5

None of our kids ever met Harrison Elwood, but he is responsible for the most fun they ever had.

Click on the retired couple to hear the story.

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Harrison Elwood, Swing, Trapeze
Selling Socks
26 May 2023

Selling Socks

by Russ Paton | Posted in: History, Science and Reason | 3

Why does it seem that 4% of the population is currently breathing 80% of the oxygen?

Click on the fur traders for details…

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Hudson's Bay Company, HBC
Uncle Russ’ Worms-in-Dirt
14 May 2023

Uncle Russ’ Worms-in-Dirt

by Russ Paton | Posted in: Family History | 3

It is not usually a breakfast thing, although it could be.

Click on the Gummy Worms for the full story.

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Cabin, Banana Split, Jell-O
Just a Rock
6 May 2023

Just a Rock

by Russ Paton | Posted in: History, Science and Reason | 1

King Charles sat on this rock today.

Click on King Edward’s Chair for the full story.

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Coronation, King Charles III, Stone of Destiny, Stone of Scone

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  1. Russ Paton on Timbuktu and Tuktoyaktuk2 March 2026

    Liz, How adventurous! Neither Timbuktu, nor Russian aircraft, are accessible these days. You are fortunate to have made the trip…

  2. elizabeth Seale on Timbuktu and Tuktoyaktuk2 March 2026

    Russ: I am lucky to have been to both Timbuktu in 2000 and Tuk in about 2019. We actually drove…

  3. Russ Paton on Tin Foil Underwear2 March 2026

    Thank You Liz, A friend of Autumn's is a friend of mine....

  4. elizabeth Seale on Tin Foil Underwear2 March 2026

    Great piece. I was very fond of your dad and I see you have inherited his skill with words. Liz…

  5. Russ Paton on Taphephobia1 March 2026

    Now, there’s a topic for another time! 🤩

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