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Personal stories, observations, and wishful thinking.

Pursued by Furies
23 Feb 2026

Pursued by Furies

by Russ Paton | Posted in: Grains of Truth, Family History, The Winter War, History, Science and Reason | 0

The Bergmann home wasn’t a “Mom, Dad, and the Kids” kind of place.

Click on the tormented man for details….

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Matricide, Orestes, Furies, Light My Fire, The Doors, Murder, The End, Planet of the Apes
Cruising Without Bounds
20 Nov 2024

Cruising Without Bounds

by Russ Paton | Posted in: Grains of Truth, Family History | 1

My brother Brad and I learned driving skills early. Despite treacherous weather conditions, we both stayed on the road this week.

Click on either of the seasoned drivers for details…

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Poetry, Gravelbourg, Cruising, Driving
No Ice-Cream
12 Mar 2024

No Ice-Cream

by Russ Paton | Posted in: Grains of Truth, Family History, History, Tales From Dead Teds | 3

The trauma of childhood dentistry is deeply ingrained.

Click on your worst nightmare for details.

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Dentist, Dr Hewitt
The Trans-Ukrainian Railroad
6 Mar 2024

The Trans-Ukrainian Railroad

by Russ Paton | Posted in: Grains of Truth, Tales From Dead Teds | 0

My voice and most of my other senses, were drowned out by the sound of 10,000 horse-power bursting to life.

Click on the CPR engine and hop on for the ride.

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The Greatest Canadian
5 Mar 2024

The Greatest Canadian

by Russ Paton | Posted in: Grains of Truth, History, Tales From Dead Teds | 0

Tommy Douglas gained his status as The Greatest Canadian by practicing a “roll up your sleeves, get to work, and make a better world”, variety of socialism.

Click on Tommy’s smiling face or broken nose for details.

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Tommy Douglas, Weyburn
Community
4 Mar 2024

Community

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

Two of Sedley’s citizens defended their principals and died in the process.

Click on any member of the community for details.

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Sedley, Fowl Supper, Murder
Bud’s Miraculous Recovery
3 Mar 2024

Bud’s Miraculous Recovery

by Russ Paton | Posted in: Grains of Truth, History, Tales From Dead Teds | 3

Despite the deep freeze, residents suffering from cabin fever and thirsting for human contact, ventured out of their dwellings and made their way to the High House.

Click on the High House Saloon for details.

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Arcola, High House Saloon, Town Hall
A Legend is Born
2 Mar 2024

A Legend is Born

by Russ Paton | Posted in: Grains of Truth, Tales From Dead Teds | 0

“Why’nt we have a little contest?” Marvin slurred.

Click on the empty saloon to see who wins.

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Dead ted's, Legend, Arcola
Gordie Howe
1 Mar 2024

Gordie Howe

by Russ Paton | Posted in: Grains of Truth, Family History, Tales From Dead Teds | 4

As I crossed the threshold of the porch, reality stayed behind on Claire Street, and I entered a world apart.

Click here for a shoemaker’s prediction.

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Arcola, Gordie Howe, Shoemaker
Country Squire
29 Feb 2024

Country Squire

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

“I bet you can’t get this thing over 80 mph by the railroad tracks.”

Click on the Ford for a reckless ride.

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Station Wagon, Arcola, Ford Galaxy

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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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