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Standing Where It Happened I always meant this series to have three parts. But in mid‑August 2024, I found myself standing on the shoreline in Niagara-on-the-Lake, looking across the mouth of the Niagara River at Old Fort Niagara. From where I stood, the fort looked quiet, almost serene. The water lapped gently at the shore, and the red roofs and stone…
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On Genealogy: Did My 3x Gramma Meet the Infamous Lizzie Borden?
The Lizzie Borden case has gripped the public imagination for years, with its layers of mystery and unanswered questions. As I researched my family history,…
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The Great North East Blackout of 2003
In August 2003, a massive power outage hit the northeastern and midwestern United States, Ontario, and a small part of Québec, known as the Blackout…
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What’s it Like to be in a Magnitude 6.5 Earthquake?
In 2003, my family’s idyllic vacation in Puerto Plata turned into a frightening experience when a powerful 6.5 magnitude earthquake struck. I vividly recall the…
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On Travel: Newfoundland & Labrador
The author shares their first trip to the East Coast of Canada, traveling to St. John’s, Newfoundland & Labrador, excited by a deal. Highlights include…
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I’m Tina, the person behind the mish mash of interests you find on this site. My Life is my niche and my niche is my life. I’m passionate about a variety of things and I share them all in here … my little slice of the internet.
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