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Connect the Dots
31 Dec 2025

Connect the Dots

by Russ Paton | Posted in: Family History, History, Science and Reason | 10

Your dot makes a difference.

Click on the photo on the left to join us for a New Year’s Eve reflection….

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Melania, Yayoi Kusama, Jacqueline Kennedy, Falkenstein, Tin Tin, Nilton De Sousa, New Year, Bird's Nest Soup, São Tomé, Hopkins and Allen, Dots, Connection, New Year's Eve
A Wonder-Filled Year
31 Dec 2024

A Wonder-Filled Year

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

Bear and I would like to wish you a Very Happy New Year!

Pour yourself “a sly thumb of rye” and join us as we listen to music that affected us this year.

Click on the whisky for details.

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Life Imitating Art
31 Dec 2023

Life Imitating Art

by Russ Paton | Posted in: Family History, History | 10

“Life imitates art” – Oscar Wilde wrote these words in 1889.

Click on The Saturday Evening Post for details …

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New Year, Life, Art
Lang May Yer Lum Reek
31 Dec 2022

Lang May Yer Lum Reek

by Russ Paton | Posted in: History, Travel | 4

We have a wood-burning stove, two fat lazy chairs, and some leftover eggnog; it should be a great evening.

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New Year, Crimson lake, Cabin

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    Great piece. I was very fond of your dad and I see you have inherited his skill with words. Liz…

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    Now, there’s a topic for another time! 🤩

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