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Personal stories, observations, and wishful thinking.

The Tribe
21 Apr 2022

The Tribe

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

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

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Tofino, Wickaninnish, Potlatch, The Tribe
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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Messerschmidt, Emoji
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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Kenosee, Painted Turtle, Archie
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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Essex, Hanging, Ford
Nai Tebe Kachka Kopne!
31 Mar 2022

Nai Tebe Kachka Kopne!

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

Life, in an Upright Position.

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Dolly Parton, Winston Churchill, Hemingway, J.F. Kennedy
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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Breath, breathing, lungs, mask

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  1. Russ Paton on Late For Dinner3 May 2025

    The voice of experience …..

  2. GG on Late For Dinner3 May 2025

    You can NEVER have too many railway things.

  3. Russ Paton on The Farm Never Left Me16 April 2025

    Yes, we are fortunate to have all the old photos. They always prompt memories or nostalgia.

  4. Keith MacDonald on The Farm Never Left Me16 April 2025

    It's wonderful to have all those old photos way before your time. And the ones since you were born must…

  5. Russ Paton on The Farm Never Left Me15 April 2025

    Yes, the most important spring job is making it come faster!

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