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Stories Drawn from the Deep

Grains of Truth

Fiction, with just a Kernel of Truth

Country Squire
29 Feb 2024

Country Squire

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

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

Click on the Ford for a reckless ride.

Ford Galaxy, Station Wagon, Arcola
The Bonus
28 Feb 2024

The Bonus

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

“So, Charlie, are you pleading Guilty or Not Guilty?”

Click on the gavel to see how Charlie pleads.

Prairie
28 Feb 2024

Prairie

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

I relate to several of W.O. Mitchell’s characters, Brian the boy growing up on the prairie, Hugh the reckless teenager, Jake the philosopher/hired man, and maybe just a little of Saint Sammy, the madman.

Click on Brian, the boy who saw the wind, for details.

Crocus, WO Mitchell, Who Has Seen The Wind, Arcola
Dead Ted’s
28 Feb 2024

Dead Ted’s

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

For a very modest price Ted dispensed Courage, Intelligence and Love; Ted was a veritable Wizard of Oz.

Click on the star for a link to “Dead Ted’s Bar”.

Arcola, Hotel, Ted Muldoon
Jail Time
15 Jan 2024

Jail Time

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

Furgus is a comfy companion, not the sharpest knife in the drawer, but a steadfast friend. Also, he kept me out of jail today.

Click on the furball for details…

Furgus, Cannabis
Wiggle Your Worm 
9 Oct 2023

Wiggle Your Worm 

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

My pre-pubescent friends and I were fortunate, but not one of us had the sense of a gnat.

Click on the daredevils on Moose Mountain Creek bridge for details.

Arcola, Bare Ball Beach, Moose Mountain Creek, Swimming
A Small Stain on the Front of My Pants
6 Oct 2023

A Small Stain on the Front of My Pants

by Russ Paton | Posted in: Grains of Truth, Science and Reason, Travel, Family History | 4

My grandparent’s house was always warm and welcoming, but I was afraid of the attic.

Click on the bear’s nose for details…

Attic, Polar Bear, Canadian North
On the B-Side
23 Aug 2023

On the B-Side

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

“The Doors’ mildly profane and drug-tinged lyrics would rattle out of the tinny speaker over and over, until Dad stomped on the floor and told me to “Go To Bed!”

Click on the 45 for details…

Light My Fire, The Doors, Music
Mandolin Wind
18 Aug 2023

Mandolin Wind

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

Driving a car once owned by Rod Stewart is about as close to stardom as I will ever get.

Click on Maggie May for details…

Clenet, Rod Stewart, Saddledome
Paperclips
7 Aug 2023

Paperclips

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

This Towering Cumulus cloud was an armed fortress obstructing my flight into Carlyle.

Click on the Golden Retriever for details….

C-GSXS, Kipling, Carlyle

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