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Let the Mystery Be
15 Nov 2020

Let the Mystery Be

by Russ Paton | Posted in: An Altered Reality - Life in a Pandemic, New Normal - Living with a Pandemic | 0

“For Sale: Baby Shoes, never Worn.”
– Ernest Hemingway

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A Barrel of Monkeys
15 Nov 2020

A Barrel of Monkeys

by Russ Paton | Posted in: An Altered Reality - Life in a Pandemic, New Normal - Living with a Pandemic | 0

“One could become quite a philosopher studying human behaviour in war time.”
– Jack Shepherd

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Strength In Numbers
31 Oct 2020

Strength In Numbers

by Russ Paton | Posted in: An Altered Reality - Life in a Pandemic, New Normal - Living with a Pandemic | 0

If you could travel back in time, where would you go?

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Repeat Item #1
30 Oct 2020

Repeat Item #1

by Russ Paton | Posted in: An Altered Reality - Life in a Pandemic, New Normal - Living with a Pandemic | 0

“You Can’t Roller Skate in a Buffalo Herd
But you can be happy if you have a mind to.”
– Roger Miller

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This Too Shall Pass
26 Sep 2020

This Too Shall Pass

by Russ Paton | Posted in: Family History, An Altered Reality - Life in a Pandemic, New Normal - Living with a Pandemic | 0

“A sad soul can kill you quicker, far quicker, than a germ.” – John Steinbeck

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Time Will Tell
31 Aug 2020

Time Will Tell

by Russ Paton | Posted in: Family History, An Altered Reality - Life in a Pandemic, New Normal - Living with a Pandemic | 0

Covid made the summer of 2020 vivid, like a childhood summer.

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Formative Years
6 May 2020

Formative Years

by Russ Paton | Posted in: Family History, An Altered Reality - Life in a Pandemic, Day Zero - Initial Shock and Isolation | 0

“The ship will sink, ‘tis a mathematical certainty.”
– Chief Engineer aboard the Titanic

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Buckle Up!
25 Apr 2020

Buckle Up!

by Russ Paton | Posted in: Family History, An Altered Reality - Life in a Pandemic, Day Zero - Initial Shock and Isolation | 0

“Many years later we found ourselves in Canada
Trying to save our marriage and perhaps catch a few fish,
Whatever seemed easier…….,”
– Lake Marie – John Prine

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In Community
18 Apr 2020

In Community

by Russ Paton | Posted in: Family History, An Altered Reality - Life in a Pandemic, Day Zero - Initial Shock and Isolation | 0

“We don’t heal in isolation, but in community.” – S. Kelley Harrell

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Defying Gravity
6 Apr 2020

Defying Gravity

by Russ Paton | Posted in: Family History, An Altered Reality - Life in a Pandemic, Day Zero - Initial Shock and Isolation | 0

“I am so tired I can’t stand up; it feels like somebody tripled gravity” – COVID Patient

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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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