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Keith Munro — Celebration of life, August 1

Come and celebrate the life of Keith "Greaser"...

Community breakfast at St. George’s Anglican Church, May 9

Free community breakfast on Saturday, June 13...

Come out for Almonte Celtfest’s 30th anniversary edition July 3-5!

Almonte Celtfest is celebrating their 30th anniversary...

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Letter from Paris: Hot Times for Seniors in Paris

by Keith Spicer Planning to let loose on that long-dreamt getaway to the City of Light? You can probably handle sightseeing yourself with a good guidebook or, better, a professional guide, but...

Who’s left on the right?

“Well, the one on the right was on the left And the one in the middle was on the right And the one on the left was in the middle And the...

Bill Chapman weekly column By the Way to end

After 7 years of loyally contributing to the Millstone, Bill Chapman has decided to end his weekly columns. Bill was one of our first contributors, sending us weekly Friday...
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Adventuresome Day

If you dispel the obfuscating fog of everyday living, life has I think you’ll concede its discernible – though subtle – drama. The source...

Religion and Spirituality in the 21st Century: Part 1

I ventured in my first column that religion and spirituality, despite the sway of certain contemporary ‘isms’ (consumerism, materialism, terrorism, secularism, atheism), still have...

Donald Trump

There was a time when I practically prided myself upon my ignorance of political activity. Don't get me wrong, I always - without exception...

Can the faith state apply to theist, agnostic and atheist alike?

Dichotomous thinking has it that “faith”  is confined  exclusively to the religious and spirituals. Non-believers, according to theists, have no faith. This easy assumption...

Jekyll Island, Georgia

Than Jekyll Island, Georgia there can be no greater proof of the adage that good things come in small packages! Jekyll Island measures 7...

Pilgrim’s Notes: A First Look for Those Who May Be Looking  

by Jack McLean Since this is my maiden column with the Millstone, I want to send potential readers an introduction about my upcoming columns. If you are...

Getting away for a few days…

It is gratifying to report that we haven't lost an appetite for adventure and discovery.  We have just returned from an agreeable jaunt to...

There’s such a lot of livin’ to do!

Bye Bye Birdie - Lot of Livin' to do I got a lot of living to do! Sizzlin' steaks all ready for tastin' And there's Cadillacs...

Sideline Politics

Wintering on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina - one of the more distinctive Confederate States - I have incrementally submerged myself in American politics....

What does it mean to be in love?

by L. G. William Chapman, B.A., LL.B. Fathoming what it means to be in love is an unsettling exploration. For one thing it is awkward to wonder...

The Auctioneer

Promptly at 7:00 p.m. as prearranged I seated myself in a wing chair in the lobby of the Château Laurier Hotel, picked up the...

Well!  That was perfect!

Hilton Head Island, SC The velvet fog which obscured the early morning view of the Sound signalled we were in for some warm air. By ten...

A Real Breakfast

by L. G. William Chapman, B.A., LL.B. There are few topics about which I am more willing to prattle so vibrantly than breakfast. Scoff if...

The Confederate Snob

Once one has alighted upon Hilton Head Island, South Carolina - howsoever briefly- it is impossible to ignore the pungency of privilege and entitlement. This...
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