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Colleen Green
Sep 17, 20204 min read
September Morn
September has always been one of my favourite months, as leaves begin to slowly transform into bright reds and yellows. The need for a...
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Colleen Green
Sep 17, 20204 min read
BILL MINORS: YOU CAN’T TELL A BOOK BY ITS COVER
If you live in North Durham and are ever in the market for a book, or simply some information about an author, a title or a subject, the...
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Colleen Green
Sep 10, 20202 min read
NO DON’T MAKE ME MOVE IN WITH MY KIDS
Getting old sucks, but it certainly beats the alternative. Getting old, without enough money to live on is even worse, so I did a little...
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Colleen Green
Sep 3, 20202 min read
By the time I got to Woodstock… it was over
Those of us fortunate enough to remember the sixties (or at least part of them), have two remarkable events logged in the recesses of our...
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Colleen Green
Aug 27, 20202 min read
BREAKFAST OF CHAMPIONS
There is nothing like waking up and sitting down to a scrumptious plate of bacon and eggs with some toast and a good helping of home...
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Colleen Green
Aug 20, 20205 min read
THE COMPTONS: ALL ABOUT GIVING BACK
There are very few people in North Durham who are not familiar with Compton Communications, now owned by Rogers. This very successful...
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Colleen Green
Aug 20, 20203 min read
The origin of the species VI
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Colleen Green
Aug 13, 20202 min read
THIS TOO SHALL PASS
There is no doubt about it; times are tough. Yes, we have been through much greater turmoil than this, in the recent past, but nothing...
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Colleen Green
Aug 6, 20202 min read
Wooden Shoes, Wooden Head, Wooden Listen
I was born in the south of the Netherlands and, surprisingly to most people, had not seen a pair of wooden shoes until I came to Canada....
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Colleen Green
Jul 23, 20204 min read
GUY LATREILLE: THE MAN WITH THE HAT
Many times, when wandering through downtown Port Perry, you will come across ‘the Man with the Hat’, checking out historic buildings,...
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Colleen Green
Jul 23, 20202 min read
How are we going to pay for this?
It is no secret, all levels of government are somewhat concerned about the billions they have been dishing out to help individuals,...
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Colleen Green
Jul 16, 20202 min read
Only in Canada, EH?
Canadians tend to be laid back and unassuming. Seldom do we jump on the bandwagon and take credit for things we have accomplished. I am...
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Colleen Green
Jul 9, 20202 min read
Wasn’t that a party
Having travelled a great deal, I have learned to respect different nationalities, races and cultures. Sure, like everyone else, I have...
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Colleen Green
Jul 2, 20202 min read
The origin of the species
A few months ago I wrote an article about the origin of several phrases in the English language, and I was flattered by the positive...
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Colleen Green
Jun 25, 20202 min read
Happy Birthday Canada
Although Canada celebrates its 153rd birthday, the merriment of Canada Day was only established 141 years ago. Nothing happened in the...
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Colleen Green
Jun 18, 20204 min read
REACHING FOR THE WIND
Many of us go through life taking much for granted, yet others face challenges the rest of us do not even think about. One such...
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Colleen Green
Jun 18, 20202 min read
FOOD FOR THE SOUL
Eating is one of those things I love doing at any time of the day. I could easily devour a chocolate bar after breakfast or enjoy a piece...
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Colleen Green
Jun 11, 20202 min read
Just like Bogey & Bacall
Through the years I have been privileged to meet people who have accomplished greatness in life. I am always in awe of them. I remember a...
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Colleen Green
Jun 4, 20202 min read
MURPHY’S LAW… THEY JUST DON’T GET IT
Well, everything around the house is done, with the exception of cleaning the baseboards with Murphy’s Oil. I went to the cupboard, only...
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Colleen Green
May 28, 20202 min read
I don’t procrastinate, I put it off until later
I have been accused of procrastinating, even though I do not think I do. Sure, there are times when I put things off, but it’s only...
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