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Aurora Memories and More, Another Aurora Book by Elizabeth Hearn Milner

Aurora Memories and More, Another Aurora Book by Elizabeth Hearn Milner

Dec 13, 2013
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When this blog came to life few years ago I thought I can't skip a history lesson about Aurora. Thus I spent some time in our Aurora Public Library Read More »
Taiwan: the Jubilee of Life in Aurora Public Library, Stepping Outside The Box

Taiwan: the Jubilee of Life in Aurora Public Library, Stepping Outside The Box

Apr 5, 2013
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On my last visit to the Aurora Public Library I still wasn't able to convince Matthew to go on the elevator. Read More »
Christmas 2012, A Poem by Elizabeth Milner

Christmas 2012, A Poem by Elizabeth Milner

Dec 22, 2012
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Every year since the time I met Elizabeth Milner via email and then personally at the Hillary House, she sends me her Christmas poem which once again I would like to share with you. Read More »
Postcards of Olde Aurora, A Sesquicentennial Project by Bob McRoberts, One More Book In My Collection

Postcards of Olde Aurora, A Sesquicentennial Project by Bob McRoberts, One More Book In My Collection

Dec 20, 2012
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My inventory of books that are about the Town of Aurora, briefly mentioned Aurora or written by the Aurorans is now assembled. Read More »
Interesting Visit To The Aurora Public Library, Mario & Luigi Came Along

Interesting Visit To The Aurora Public Library, Mario & Luigi Came Along

I thought I make this a bit up close and personal post, but then most of my posts usually are. Well three months passed and Matthew is still adjusting to school, Read More »
Suddenly Awaken To Retire Sunday Break, Coraline Sighed, The Book By Neil Gaiman

Suddenly Awaken To Retire Sunday Break, Coraline Sighed, The Book By Neil Gaiman

Time to retire my cheesy Sunday Break posts. It was okay, a photo with the accompanied quote. It was kind of ironic post. It supposed to be Read More »
Doors Open Aurora 2012, Aurora Armoury & The Queen’s York Rangers An Historic Regiment Book

Doors Open Aurora 2012, Aurora Armoury & The Queen’s York Rangers An Historic Regiment Book

Jul 21, 2012
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Looking forward, next year I am marking the Aurora Doors Open on my calendar - booked. I did same kind of booking Read More »
What To Do On Hot HOT Summer Days, My Choice Hangout At The Library

What To Do On Hot HOT Summer Days, My Choice Hangout At The Library

All week heat wave. Today morning rain and then hot again. Hopefully cooler again. One may ask what to do on hot summer days like that in Aurora. Read More »
Meeting Elizabeth Milner, 150th Anniversary Of The Hillary House

Meeting Elizabeth Milner, 150th Anniversary Of The Hillary House

May 20, 2012
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I did not have the name and I did not have the close up picture. I had a story and I knew that someone will put it all together. Family, friends and Read More »
Aurora 1945-1965 An Ontario Town at a Time of Great Change, Milner

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

Apr 18, 2012
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Aurora continues to change day by day. Continues to grow. We will never be a small town on the map and we will never be a population of four thousand of people. Read More »
Children Versus Adult Library Card, The Difference, Oh I Guess I Am Reading Children’s Books

Children Versus Adult Library Card, The Difference, Oh I Guess I Am Reading Children’s Books

We were out the Aurora library at the check-out. Matthew had his books and DVDs, and I had my nice selection too. I gave the librarian my library card and she scanned all the DVDs. Read More »
Sunday Break, Aurora Cultural Centre Library Room, Deceiving Reflection

Sunday Break, Aurora Cultural Centre Library Room, Deceiving Reflection

Sunday photo showcase. All posts titled Sunday Break are photo(s) only and a quote. Posted photos may not be necessary the most current one and as always it is all about the Town of Aurora. Enjoy! Read More »
Christmas 2011, A Poem By Elizabeth Milner

Christmas 2011, A Poem By Elizabeth Milner

Dec 27, 2011
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The real Christmas is over, but the holiday spirit remains. I have been in touch with Elizabeth Milner and she shared with me a very lovely Christmas poem she wrote this year. Read More »
Ron Wallace Retired, May Be From The Auroran Only, Or Not

Ron Wallace Retired, May Be From The Auroran Only, Or Not

I am not sure who retired first, Bonnie Tiffin from Oak Ridges or Ron Wallace? We all know who Ron Wallace is and those who read The Auroran definitely will know Bonnie Tiffin. Read More »