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The Fine and Dandy Club
21 Jan 2023

The Fine and Dandy Club

by Russ Paton | Posted in: Family History, History, Science and Reason, Tales From Dead Teds | 7

Arcola’s Fuller Brush Man was a charismatic character, he reminded me of Guy Smiley, from the Muppets.

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Fuller Brush
Lights Out
16 Dec 2022

Lights Out

by Russ Paton | Posted in: Grains of Truth, Tales From Dead Teds | 2

“After the concert, Santa Claus may, or may not, make an appearance. If he does, he often smells like whiskey.”

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Mac Theatre, Bronegrass, Christmas, Indie Author Group
The Separator
14 Sep 2022

The Separator

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

Guernsey trundled to her stall and put her face in the hay without so much as a “Thank You”.

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Milk Cow, Milk Pail, Guernsey, Separator
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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MRAS, Millarville, Windmill, Dedication
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
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

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