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Personal stories, observations, and wishful thinking.

The Tribe
21 Apr 2022

The Tribe

by Russ Paton | Posted in: Family History, Grains of Truth, History, Science and Reason, Travel | 1

“Nobody sits or stands before him in the canoe.” – Chief Wickaninnish

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Potlatch, The Tribe, Tofino, Wickaninnish
Emoji
3 Apr 2022

Emoji

by Russ Paton | Posted in: Grains of Truth, History | 5

Two of Messerschmitt’s heads were stolen by Nazi Soldiers.

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Well Water Launch
1 Apr 2022

Well Water Launch

by Russ Paton | Posted in: Grains of Truth, Uncategorized | 9

The first ten correct answers win a Nai Tebe Kachka Kopne mug!

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Launch, Quiz
Archie
31 Mar 2022

Archie

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

Archie was an average turtle, about the size of a big ash tray; hard and green on top, hard and painted on the bottom.

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Painted Turtle, Archie, Kenosee
Last Word For Henry
31 Mar 2022

Last Word For Henry

by Russ Paton | Posted in: Grains of Truth | 0

“Son, do you have any last words?”
“I am not your son, and yes I do”……

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Ford, Essex, Hanging
Nai Tebe Kachka Kopne!
31 Mar 2022

Nai Tebe Kachka Kopne!

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

Forty years ago this week, I got kicked by a duck.

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Ukranian, Christmas
Old Man and the Sea
31 Mar 2022

Old Man and the Sea

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

Life, in an Upright Position.

Click on JFK’s crutches for details…

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Hemingway, J.F. Kennedy, Dolly Parton, Winston Churchill
Second-Best Haircut
31 Mar 2022

Second-Best Haircut

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

“Any Haircut that ends with two ears is a good one”. – Grandpa Billy Paton

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Stand on Your Head
3 Feb 2022

Stand on Your Head

by Russ Paton | Posted in: Grains of Truth, An Altered Reality - Life in a Pandemic, History, Science and Reason, 1000 Little Soaps - Adjustment and Aftermath | 0

Life and respiration are complimentary.  There is nothing living which does not breathe nor anything breathing which does not live. – William Harvey, 1653

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breathing, lungs, mask, Breath

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

    Absolutely amazing all around, Russ. Goodonya.

  2. Keith MacDonald on Discombobulation1 December 2025

    WOW, goodonya, Russ. Well done.

  3. Russ Paton on The Manifestation of My Shortcomings28 November 2025

    It’s a date!…..

  4. Trish Arbique on The Manifestation of My Shortcomings28 November 2025

    Hollllllyyyyyy crow, how beautiful. Would love to come out for a visit and see that amazing room first hand. Congratulations.…

  5. Russ Paton on The Manifestation of My Shortcomings28 November 2025

    Thank you. Come out when it warms up for a visit, bring your mom and the rest of the clan.

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