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Room 873
4 Dec 2022

Room 873

by Russ Paton | Posted in: History, Science and Reason, Travel | 5

Darkness comes early in the shade of the Rocky Mountains. As gloom ascended, the mood of the Banff Springs Hotel darkened with it.

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Room 873, Banff Springs Hotel, Ghost
Dream Day
25 Nov 2022

Dream Day

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

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

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Riding Unicorns on the Moon
8 Nov 2022

Riding Unicorns on the Moon

by Russ Paton | Posted in: Science and Reason | 0

Images of Lunarians going about their daily lives captivated the public’s imagination.

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Eclipse, Lunarians, Moon
When Kerchunking Was Normal
2 Oct 2022

When Kerchunking Was Normal

by Russ Paton | Posted in: Family History, History, Science and Reason | 0

In 1986 Amazon was a river, and the only mouse involved was one I chased out from behind the storage container.

Click on the ancient laptop for details…

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Computer, Lap Top, Sharp PC 4500
On The Menu
21 Sep 2022

On The Menu

by Russ Paton | Posted in: Grains of Truth, Science and Reason | 0

It came as a shock to see this nocturnal visitor, stalking prey right under our bedroom window.

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Cougar, Wildlife
Overripe Bananas
18 Sep 2022

Overripe Bananas

by Russ Paton | Posted in: History, Science and Reason | 0

This story involves a Russian immigrant, a boatload of bananas, and a corrupt Central American government.

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Banana, Samuel Zamurray, Honduras
The Ex
28 Aug 2022

The Ex

by Russ Paton | Posted in: Family History, Science and Reason | 1

Finding the Humour in a Very Unflattering Family Photo…

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Ivy Charyna, Pas de Deux, Death
Create God?
22 Aug 2022

Create God?

by Russ Paton | Posted in: History, Science and Reason | 0

“Listen to the thunder. That is God, rolling out the
barrels to dump rain on our crops”. – Grandpa Billy

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Thunderstorm, God, Lightening, Thunder
PS
28 Jul 2022

PS

by Russ Paton | Posted in: History, Science and Reason, Travel | 0

The only thing better than Smørrebrød, is s’møre.

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Scandinavia, Mermaid, Smorebread, Thatched Roof, Windmill, Denmark
Here We Are
28 Jul 2022

Here We Are

by Russ Paton | Posted in: History, Science and Reason, Travel | 0

“A ship in harbour is safe, but that’s not what ships are built for.”
– John A. Shedd

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Family, Bekker, Scandinavia, Dawkins, Futurism

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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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