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Our Old Home
22 Jul 2022

Our Old Home

by Russ Paton | Posted in: Family History, History, Travel | 0

I felt my ancestors presence here.

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Denmark, Fole, Bekker
The Iron Lady
18 Jul 2022

The Iron Lady

by Russ Paton | Posted in: History, Travel | 0

In the year 865, “a great heathen army” landed on England’s east coast.

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Viking, Ribe, Margaret Thatcher, Viking Disease
Holger Danske
17 Jul 2022

Holger Danske

by Russ Paton | Posted in: History, Travel | 1

“But should real danger come, old Holger Danske will rise in his fury…”
– Hans Christian Andersen

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Shakespeare, Sound Toll, King Eric, Philippa, Denmark, Holger Danske, Kronborg
Grønlandvandfald
15 Jul 2022

Grønlandvandfald

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

“Our pilot is either lost or drunk”

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Greenland, Falls
A Rhubarb Hat
14 Jul 2022

A Rhubarb Hat

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

This post has nothing to do with Denmark, I just wanted to keep my “daily posting” promise.

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Bo Erick, Rhubarb, Archie comic, Patsy Cline
Brændende Spørgsmål
13 Jul 2022

Brændende Spørgsmål

by Russ Paton | Posted in: Family History, History, Travel | 0

Pack your folkedragter and meet us at the airport.

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folkedragter, Hans Island, copenhagen, Denmark
Windmill Dedication
5 Jun 2022

Windmill Dedication

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

Windmills are a symbol of resilience, of our ability to endure in a harsh land.

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Windmill, Dedication, MRAS, Millarville
The University of Wind
4 Jun 2022

The University of Wind

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

This windmill taught me that actions have consequences, and that I alone bear responsibility for mine.

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Windmill, wind, UofW
Doodling Died
30 May 2022

Doodling Died

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

Doodling has become a lost art, and the world is less interesting for it.

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Doodle, Marginalia
In the Mirror
19 May 2022

In the Mirror

by Russ Paton | Posted in: Family History, History, Travel | 3

We caught reflections of those who came before us, and a little of ourselves.

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Montana, Fort Benton, Grand Hotel

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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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