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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 »
I Always Wanted To Be St. Nick, I Am Santa Mommy Now, Future In Jeopardy

I Always Wanted To Be St. Nick, I Am Santa Mommy Now, Future In Jeopardy

Remembering Christmas ... I always wanted to be St. Nick. When I was 12 years old I said what the heck, no body will know that I am a girl under the red suit. Read More »
School Like Lofty Ideas, Wells Street School Future Transformation

School Like Lofty Ideas, Wells Street School Future Transformation

Partially we should be happy that the Wells Street Public School will not be demolished, but unfortunate that it is not going to be a school in the near future. Read More »
Confederation Park Notice For All Users, Bold And Cold

Confederation Park Notice For All Users, Bold And Cold

During our visit to the Confederation Park last weekend behind the camel back climber equipment stood a new sign. It is not a warning sign or caution sign, just a notice sign. Read More »
Will Curious George Ever Stop Smoking? Impacts & Ignorance

Will Curious George Ever Stop Smoking? Impacts & Ignorance

I hate cigarette smoke, but the most I hate when others do not obey the rules. The reason for this post is my observation made on the weekend while shopping at the Upper Canada Mall in Newmarket. Read More »
Where Did All The Turtles Go? Autumn, Nature’s Accents & Abstract

Where Did All The Turtles Go? Autumn, Nature’s Accents & Abstract

Last week I read a story about the 30 lb turtle that was saved in Aurora by the Hadley Grange residents and the police. I never thought that our pond would have something that big. Read More »
Wildlife Camouflaged, The Best Of First Observation Deck & Deceived

Wildlife Camouflaged, The Best Of First Observation Deck & Deceived

'Fast, fast the flying Great Blue Heron! Over there, look over there!' - she directed me. 'Here do you see Green Heron? Come here. Can you see him?' - she pointed out. Read More »
Smoking Needs Serious Whacking

Smoking Needs Serious Whacking

This is a photo proof for the comment Councillor Abel made that 'most people would not smoke around their children or their environment', in THE AURORAN, Week of August 2, 2011 Read More »
Aurora Farmers Market, In The Past It Was Old Post Office & General Store

Aurora Farmers Market, In The Past It Was Old Post Office & General Store

Aug 16, 2011
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The Aurora Farmers Market is definitely not just a place to buy local but also it is a gathering place 'Your Meeting Place In Aurora'. Another place to buy, but there is more. A place where we meet others. A place where children have fun. A place where we escape. Read More »
Aurora Library Visit, A Library Card & Introduction

Aurora Library Visit, A Library Card & Introduction

Aug 3, 2011
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I made plans to visit the Aurora Public Library, and we did on Tuesday, day after the long weekend (Civic Holiday). Honestly, I was surprised how busy it was. Parents with children, teenagers, adults, and seniors were everywhere we turned. Read More »
Sidewalk Children’s Art by James & Lucas, The Young Artists

Sidewalk Children’s Art by James & Lucas, The Young Artists

Jul 5, 2011
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Dashing through the crowds on Birkshire Drive just meters away from Optimist Park playground I walked over something that caught my eye. I stopped for a split second. Nah, let me take care of Canada Day fireworks first. I made a mental note to come back. Read More »
Splash Pad At The Town Park, Splash Splash Blues

Splash Pad At The Town Park, Splash Splash Blues

Jun 18, 2011
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It is nice that we don't have to travel long distances to have fun, and now especially with the high gas prices walking and visiting locals in Aurora is even more encouraging. Read More »
Road Kill or Road Kill Not

Road Kill or Road Kill Not

Apr 13, 2011
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I consider Canada Geese to be very lucky not to be the 'road kill' on the St. John sideroad. They move freely from one side of the street to the other, and cars honk their horns and actually stop for them to pass. Read More »
McKenzie Marsh is Waking Up

McKenzie Marsh is Waking Up

Apr 8, 2011
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It was two hour trip back and forth to the McKenzie Marsh boardwalk. The spring is finally here. The pond was filled with all kinds of animals and birds. In this single trip I noted arrival of the Great Blue Heron. Read More »