Monday, May 25, 2026

Living in Aurora Dot Ca

Empire State Building Tribute in Aurora Cemetery: John W. Bowser

For the first fourteen years of my life, I lived in a small town in Europe with a population of three thousand people and...

What Now? Tar Spots on Maple Trees – Just Some Fun-guys!

I’ve noticed those dark spots on the Red Maple in the summer, and they’re nearly invisible on the dark leaves – you only see...

Sunday Break: Overgrown Yet Beautiful

Welcome to our Sunday photo showcase! All posts titled Sunday Break feature photos paired with a quote. Please note that the photos may not...

Chores at the Town Hall, Skylight Gallery Always on the List

The unexpected always seems to come and go. I spend days worrying, and then everything falls back into place as I’m greeted by a...

2011-11-11 Remembrance Day Ceremony at the Cenotaph: Aftermath

We arrived at the War Memorial just fifteen minutes before noon, and by then, the crowds were starting to thin out, with Yonge Street...

Pileated Woodpecker, Wow, Still Around!

It must have been five years since I last saw a Pileated woodpecker (Dryocopus pileatus) in the area near the bridge connecting the Aurora...

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If There Is a Place for Contemplation, This Is It – The Aurora Community Arboretum

I’ve got so much to tell you, and I think I know the perfect place to begin: here. Recently,...

Give Likes ❤️ Only When You Mean It 😉

On most social media platforms, posts that receive a lot of Likes, Comments, and Shares are pushed higher and...

Time for Real Action, Not Just Photo Ops

In some municipalities—Newmarket in particular—action speaks louder than words. York Region has pledged $30.2 million to build 288 affordable...

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Aurora Cemetery, Winter Accents

Photos from our last trip driving through the Aurora...

St. John’s Sideroad Road Widening and Reconstruction, 2004

Peter Cameron's pictures from 2004 of the St. Johns...