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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 Travel: Jasper, Alberta, Canada
This blog post recounts a spontaneous trip to Jasper, Alberta, and the experiences encountered during the visit. The journey begins with a last-minute decision to…
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On Genealogy: My Scottish Roots: The McKenzies and Leckies of Lanark County
My recently received updated DNA estimates prompted me to document my proud Scottish heritage. My Scottish roots include the Leckie and McKenzie families, with ancestors…
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On Genealogy: His Royal Highness, Prince Andrew, Duke of York & Me
Blogger Reveals Royal Connection and Prince Andrew’s Troubles The blogger casually mentions their link to the Royal Family, downplaying its significance due to widespread Anglo-Saxon…
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Urbex: Kitchener’s Cold War Bunker
In Kitchener’s Schneider Park, a seemingly inconspicuous building hides a fascinating history as a Cold War fallout shelter. Built in 1966 to protect officials in…
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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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