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Personal stories, observations, and wishful thinking.

The Fairy Folk
23 Jun 2023

The Fairy Folk

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

Despite the morbid original purpose of the trail, Bear and I enjoyed our walk to The Fairy Steps.

Click on the coffin road for the full story.

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Fairy Steps, Beetham, Corpse Road, Fairies
Me, and Mac & Mac
7 Apr 2023

Me, and Mac & Mac

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

My first impression was “this is a dump”, but necessity exceeded repulsion and I signed up for a one-year lease.

Click on 1818 Scarth Street for details.

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1818 Scarth Street, Regina, Scientology, Mac & Mac
Flying in Africa
14 Feb 2023

Flying in Africa

by Russ Paton | Posted in: Grains of Truth | 3

Tswelelo invited me into the right seat and for the next hour and a half I was living the dream.

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Africa, Flying, Cessna Caravan
U of CPR
10 Feb 2023

U of CPR

by Russ Paton | Posted in: Grains of Truth, Family History, History, Tales From Dead Teds, Travel | 6

My first ride on a train was in an empty boxcar of a grain freighter.
It was a disaster.

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Rovos, CPR
I Will See Africa
29 Jan 2023

I Will See Africa

by Russ Paton | Posted in: Grains of Truth, History, Travel | 7

My fascination with Africa began during a Saskatchewan blizzard.

Click on the African sky for details…

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Zulu, Day 0, Alan Paton, Africa
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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Music, international
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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CIBC, Moose Jaw Money, Handgun, Banker
Dream Day
25 Nov 2022

Dream Day

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

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

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

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

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

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    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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