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Is Brantford Crossroads a Trading Post or ‘Antiques and Collectables Market ‘?

Crossroads Antiques and Free Market Sign

Crossroads Antiques Market in Brantford Is a Hidden Gem for Treasure Hunters Everywhere.

Could Crossroads Trading Post in Brantford be described as a flea market, or is it more of an antiques and collectibles outlet? Well, when you visit, call it whatever you like; however, what an interesting place to wander through and discover all kinds of unique and interesting treasures for sale.

This story began with an unexpected phone call that sent me toward Brantford and the Ancaster/Hamilton area. As I drove nearer my destination, I remembered a place I hadn’t visited in years, one that just happened to be right along my route.

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Lessons from Headstones Could Spark Ideas, Sadness, and a Whole Realm of Thinking

Warning: Walking through cemeteries and reading headstone inscriptions is not everyone’s forte, but you have to admit, some headstone scribblings are downright interesting or historical in nature.

Graveyard at St. Benedict's Church, Glinton, on a foggy day.

In a general sense, the quietness of walking through cemeteries is the perfect place for deep thinking and reflection on one’s personal life. However, as a blogger and self-proclaimed writer, my main mission is to stretch my legs for a little exercise and when inspiration comes my way from my quiet surroundings, I will gladly take it.

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Opinion: A Canadian Point of View

Compliments of Creative Commons of two ladies waving a Canadian flag, looking at the CN Tower

This is a Canadian guest writer called Andy. What you’re about to read is his sole opinion, however…

Just to clear the air: I’m a conservative, but that doesn’t mean what a lot of you apparently think it does. Let’s break it down, because I’m tired of being told what I believe and what I stand for. Spoiler: not every conservative is the same, but most of us I know share these same principles.

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Can Money Really Make People Do Evil Things?

The long-used expression is, “Money is the root of all evil,” and that can be interpreted in several ways. The question is: “”” does that saying have any real merit, or is it just a colourful analogy? “””” And if so, then you have to wonder, can money really make people do evil things?

*** Well, again, we all know the answer to that question also. ***

In the general sense, money is the root of all evil suggests that the monetary system we use today can be responsible for much of the wrongdoing in the world. In other words, men and women are often willing to do terrible things to one another for financial gain. One of the most alarming examples is when people sell top-secret material to foreign entities, giving no thought to why they would betray the trust of the nation that which they were born and raised in.

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My Walking Partner’s Name is Mercedes, Like in ‘Mercedes-Benz’.

Among car guys, the popular belief is that ‘Mercedes’ is a German-oriented name and it’s association with high-end cars they build. Well, I hate to break the news to ya, ‘it’s not.’ However, that does explain everything about my walking partner, called Mercedes.

After this intro, that is where my story begins with ‘Mercedes-Benz from Chile.
As I do my usual walkabout through the local park, I have the pleasure of meeting many nice people along the way. Many walkers on these trails come from different parts of the world and from all walks of life. After the usual small talk with fellow health enthusiasts, I often find their life stories quite fascinating.

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