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Here Comes the Sun
13 Jan 2023

Here Comes the Sun

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

“Here comes the sun, and I say, it’s all right” – The Beatles

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Foothills, Alberta, Sunrise, Temperature
Lang May Yer Lum Reek
31 Dec 2022

Lang May Yer Lum Reek

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

We have a wood-burning stove, two fat lazy chairs, and some leftover eggnog; it should be a great evening.

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New Year, Crimson lake, Cabin
Hopeless Infatuation
31 Dec 2022

Hopeless Infatuation

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

I bought a CD, which began a love affair that has not faded.

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international, Music
Forgotten Island Wine
23 Dec 2022

Forgotten Island Wine

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

Thomas Jefferson toasted the signing of The Declaration of Independence with a glass of Madeira wine.

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Portugal, Madeira, wine
Brass Monkey
22 Dec 2022

Brass Monkey

by Russ Paton | Posted in: Grains of Truth, History | 2

It turns out, the phrase has nothing to do with monkey junk.

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Brass Monkey, Cold
Lights Out
16 Dec 2022

Lights Out

by Russ Paton | Posted in: Grains of Truth, Tales From Dead Teds | 2

“After the concert, Santa Claus may, or may not, make an appearance. If he does, he often smells like whiskey.”

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Christmas, Indie Author Group, Mac Theatre, Bronegrass
Calling The Shots
7 Dec 2022

Calling The Shots

by Russ Paton | Posted in: Grains of Truth, History | 4

“The teller recovered”, Hogan said, “but we had to get rid of the guns”.

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Moose Jaw Money, Handgun, Banker, CIBC
Room 873
4 Dec 2022

Room 873

by Russ Paton | Posted in: History, Science and Reason, Travel | 5

Darkness comes early in the shade of the Rocky Mountains. As gloom ascended, the mood of the Banff Springs Hotel darkened with it.

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Banff Springs Hotel, Ghost, Room 873
Why? In Three Languages
4 Dec 2022

Why? In Three Languages

by Russ Paton | Posted in: History, Travel | 1

An internment camp established at the foot of Castle Mountain near Banff housed 660 enemy aliens.

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Internment Camp, WWI, Castle Mountain, Banff
Dream Day
25 Nov 2022

Dream Day

by Russ Paton | Posted in: Grains of Truth, Family History, Science and Reason | 2

Doing good deeds for lost children is not the usual stuff of dreams.

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  1. Terri on Discombobulation29 December 2025

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  2. Russ Paton on The Manifestation of My Shortcomings26 December 2025

    Thank you, come back in the warmer weather and sit a spell…

  3. Blain MacLeod Daves Dad on The Manifestation of My Shortcomings26 December 2025

    Thank you for the opportunity to visit this masterpiece, it is absolutely breathtaking.

  4. Keith MacDonald on The Manifestation of My Shortcomings4 December 2025

    Absolutely amazing all around, Russ. Goodonya.

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    WOW, goodonya, Russ. Well done.

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