Tuesday, February 24, 2026

Books

Suddenly Awaken to Retire Sunday Break: Coraline – The Book by Neil Gaiman

It's time to retire my Sunday Break posts. They were fine – just a photo paired with a quote. But looking back, it was...

Doors Open Aurora: Armoury & The Queen’s York Rangers – Historic Regiment Book

Looking ahead to next year, I've already marked the Aurora Doors Open event on my calendar and made sure to secure my spot. Last...

What to Do on Hot Summer Days: The Library, My Go-To Hangout

It's been a scorching heat wave all week, but today we finally got some relief with morning rain. Hopefully, it cools down soon. So,...

Meeting Elizabeth Milner at the 150th Anniversary of the Hillary House

On that day, I headed over to the Hillary House to meet Elizabeth Milner. I didn’t have the name or a close-up picture, but...

Aurora 1945-1965 An Ontario Town at a Time of Great Change, Milner

Aurora is constantly evolving, growing each day. We are not just a small town on the map, nor are we a population of only...

Children vs. Adult Library Cards: The Difference – Guess I’m Reading Children’s Books!

We were at the Aurora Public Library checking out several items. Matthew had his books and DVDs, and I had a nice selection of...

Christmas 2011: A Poem by Elizabeth Milner

The real Christmas may be over, but the holiday spirit lingers on. I’ve been in touch with Elizabeth Milner, and she kindly shared with...

Christmas: Always Unforgettable Memories, Our Town the Night Before Christmas Eve

Christmas Eve is just around the corner, and I hadn’t had a chance to capture any night images of the beautiful Christmas light displays...

UNFILTERED

Aurora’s Last Nail in the Housing Coffin

What we call a “homelessness crisis” is really the tipping point of the broader housing affordability crisis—the moment when...

All I Want for Christmas: Strong Mayor Powers to Go Away

All I want for Christmas is for Strong Mayor Powers to go away. Gone, eventually. But that change will...

The Blue Bin Question: How Did They Not Know?

Blue bin collection is now a producer responsibility, and yet those at the helm appeared blissfully unaware of something...

Feedback on Aurora’s Downtown Revitalization Efforts

The mayor says downtown Aurora is improving and gaining “momentum,” pointing to projects like the $60 million-plus Aurora Town...

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...

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