Welcome to Arcola!
You can almost hear the sound of the children’s boots on the heavy plank sidewalk.
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The Eye of a Needle
Camel poop is so dry it can be used as fuel immediately after dropping, and other things I learned in the desert.
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No Ice-Cream
The trauma of childhood dentistry is deeply ingrained.
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The Trans-Ukrainian Railroad
My voice and most of my other senses, were drowned out by the sound of 10,000 horse-power bursting to life.
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The Greatest Canadian
Tommy Douglas gained his status as The Greatest Canadian by practicing a “roll up your sleeves, get to work, and make a better world”, variety of socialism.
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Community
Two of Sedley’s citizens defended their principals and died in the process.
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Bud’s Miraculous Recovery
Despite the deep freeze, residents suffering from cabin fever and thirsting for human contact, ventured out of their dwellings and made their way to the High House.
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A Legend is Born
“Why’nt we have a little contest?” Marvin slurred.
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Gordie Howe
As I crossed the threshold of the porch, reality stayed behind on Claire Street, and I entered a world apart.
Click here for a shoemaker’s prediction.
Country Squire
“I bet you can’t get this thing over 80 mph by the railroad tracks.”
Click on the Ford for a reckless ride.