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Medicine Hat
24 Nov 2023

Medicine Hat

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

The term “medicine” is synonymous with unexplainable phenomena.

Click on the Blackfoot Medicine Man for details.

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Medicine, Medicine Wheel, Medicine Hat, Medicine Line
Medicine
22 Nov 2023

Medicine

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

Medicine comes in many forms: tablets, liquids, or injections, sometimes even as a pile of rocks.

Click on the Medicine Wheel for details….

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Majorville, Medicine Wheel, Iniskim Umaapi
Extra Hour
5 Nov 2023

Extra Hour

by Russ Paton | Posted in: History, Science and Reason, Uncategorized | 3

Having trouble deciding how to spend your extra hour today?

Here are a few suggestions……

Click on Marty or Doc Brown for details…

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Time, Daylight Saving
In Nanuk’s Hands
3 Nov 2023

In Nanuk’s Hands

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

I am sure Flin Flon is nice this time of year, but we prefer to get all the way to Churchill.

Click on the Tundra Buggy to join us.

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Polar Bear, Churchill, Nanuk
A Coin Toss
26 Oct 2023

A Coin Toss

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

Heads, or Tails?

Click on your choice to see who wins….

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Polar Bear, Churchill, Toonie
My Apologies to the Bear
20 Oct 2023

My Apologies to the Bear

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

Have I got your attention? Good.

Click on the pretty blonde bear for an important message.

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Churchill, Hudson Bay Company, Polar Bear
If Bears Could Paint
13 Oct 2023

If Bears Could Paint

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

“The polar bears made me do it,”

Click on the bear to find out what…

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Polar Bear, Franklin Expedition
A Small Stain on the Front of My Pants
6 Oct 2023

A Small Stain on the Front of My Pants

by Russ Paton | Posted in: Grains of Truth, Family History, Science and Reason, Travel | 4

My grandparent’s house was always warm and welcoming, but I was afraid of the attic.

Click on the bear’s nose for details…

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Polar Bear, Canadian North, Attic
God Bless America
12 Sep 2023

God Bless America

by Russ Paton | Posted in: History, Science and Reason, Travel | 2

Pull up a chair, let’s have a chat about what’s happening in America.

Click on the one you want.

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America, Elvis, Christianity
What the Heck!
7 Sep 2023

What the Heck!

by Russ Paton | Posted in: History, Science and Reason, Travel | 2

Sam Hill had a reputation of being blasphemous and obscene.

Click on the irate southerner for the full story….

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American South, Memphis, Sun Studio, Mega Church

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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!

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    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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