Saturday, May 23, 2026

Flowers

Dandelions – Wishing Flowers In The Child’s Eyes

This story about dandelions is one to remember. Yesterday I was driving behind a car and I noticed that the person driving the car...

Dandelion Fields & Everything Else Healthy As Ever

Dandelion, aha. One morning I was driving on McMaster Avenue (Town of Aurora) near the hydro lines and I noticed a beautiful and healthy...

Merlin’s Hollow The English Garden & The Loudest Toad

Our Town of Aurora community is definitely growing and I am for sure experiencing our town's growth on Saturdays. There is so much to...

Fall Flowers at Merlin’s Hollow, Unavoidable Brown-Eyed Susans

There’s something about the Brown-Eyed Susans. These vibrant blooms are impossible to ignore, their dark centers drawing the eye as they reach toward the...

Sunday Break: Community Arboretum Summer Accents – Clever Clover

Welcome to my Sunday Photo Showcase, where each post, titled Sunday Break, features a carefully selected photo paired with a thought-provoking quote. The images...

Merlin’s Hollow: Beautiful June Garden Bloom

If I had all the time in the world, I'd spend countless hours in the enchanting Merlin's Hollow garden – during the bloom season....

Sunday Break: Dandelion Seed – Masters of Survival, No Kidding!

Dandelion in seed mode: A delicate puff, floating on the breeze, ready to spread its wings and start a new journey. Each tiny seed,...

Merlin’s Hollow, Beautiful Accents Of The Garden

We travel thousands of miles to visit places, yet we sometimes forget to check out our local treasures. I am now convinced that Aurora...

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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Aurora Mayor Calls 2026 Budget ‘The People’s Budget’

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Cllr Harold Kim Accidentally Opposes Strong Mayor Powers

Councillor Kim mistakenly voted yes in favor of Councillor...