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Owen Thornton
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Creator of ontariocrafts.wordpress.com a blog about Ontario beer, wine, cider and spirits produced in Ontario Canada
We'll move away from actually seeking our things, to why we should encourage and support others to find their thing.
How Can We Support Other People’s Quests for Finding Their Own Things
We'll move away from actually seeking our things, to why we should encourage and support others to find their thing.
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December 27, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Georgian Hills impresses with great wines and exceptional service!
Georgian Hills Vineyards
Georgian Hills impresses with great wines and exceptional service!
ontariocrafts.wordpress.com
December 23, 2025 at 4:33 PM
So far, what have we learned about 'things'?
So, What Do We Have About ‘Things’ So Far?
So. What have we learned about 'things' so far?
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December 20, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Opposition to Giftedness? Strength to overcome opposition? Is having a thing THIS complicated?
Further: Organic Versus Created
Does having a single, main gift, mean you must have so many other minor gifts? Do we require so much strength to pursue our gifts?
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December 15, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Grey and Gold Cider offers a rustic environment with great variety and sensational ciders. It's on a main road offering excellent sight-seeing to boot. An easy, delightful stop to make whenever you're in the area.
Grey and Gold Cider
Grey and Gold Cider offers a rustic environment with great variety and sensational ciders. It's on a main road offering excellent sight-seeing to boot. An easy, delightful stop to make whenever you're in the area.
ontariocrafts.wordpress.com
December 14, 2025 at 4:23 PM
What IS a 'thing' -- a gift? Here I begin to examine what things really are. Timing? Requiring subsidiary 'things'? How we 'measure' a thing. Is there an element of luck in succeeding with your thing? Read. Contemplate. Respond.
Let’s Examine: What IS a Thing?
By William Owen Thornton Ph.D. Candidate (Philosophy) December 5, 2025 The Gretzky Thing: Most know Wayne Gretzky. Until Sergei Ovechkin surpassed what we all thought was an unbeatable career goal-scoring record, "Gretz" was the greatest hockey player to have ever put on boots with blades. "IF" we consider that Wayne 'found his 'thing'', let's take a look at that. Do Things require an element of "TIMING?"
doweallhaveathing.wordpress.com
December 6, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Here's the context required to learn why "I" no longer seek to find my own thing. Still, I believe everyone else might have one!
One Heartbreak After Another
By William Owen Thornton Ph.D. Candidate (Philosophy) November 27 and 30, 2025 From Then Until Now: As my business slowly collapsed around me, I knew I needed to be looking somewhere else to earn a living. I'd been a Christian my entire life, an elder in the Presbyterian Church, a Representative Elder to Presbytery (next level of our church's organization) and a representative to General Assembly twice (annual, national meeting).
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November 30, 2025 at 9:41 PM
Roost is now closed. This is a major loss to the Ontario Wine Industry. Alas no new buyer could be found. Here, relive a bit of our last visit.
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Closed: The Roost Wine Company
Roost is now closed. This is a major loss to the Ontario Wine Industry. Alas no new buyer could be found. Here, relive a bit of our last visit.
ontariocrafts.wordpress.com
November 27, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Distressing News, in that Union 10 in London, ON, is also closed.
Closed: Union
Distressing News, in that Union 10 in London, ON, is also closed.
ontariocrafts.wordpress.com
November 27, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Reposted by Owen Thornton
This is Scotchy. He is here to collect the belly rub toll. Would like to remind you that failing to pay results in a fine of even more belly rubs. 12/10 (TT: scotchythedoxie)
November 24, 2025 at 5:37 PM
I'm convinced I don't have a thing. If I do, I've never found it. This entry's longer than I'd like. Part two is still forthcoming.
Am I ‘Thingless?’
Why I think I am thingless, and there are more questions than answers as to what a 'thing' (gift) actually is!
doweallhaveathing.wordpress.com
November 22, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Black Donnellys Brewing Co. produces some of the best made brews in Ontario. All are winners!
Black Donnellys Brewing Company
Black Donnellys Brewing Co. produces some of the best made brews in Ontario. All are winners!
ontariocrafts.wordpress.com
November 22, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Things have a 2,000 year history. If we buy into how they're presented in the Bible, out notion of what a 'thing' is may have to change.
How Long Have the Quest for ‘Things’ Been Around?
Things have a 2,000 year history. If we buy into how they're presented in the Bible, out notion of what a 'thing' is may have to change.
doweallhaveathing.wordpress.com
November 14, 2025 at 12:28 AM
Pelee Island Winery

Pelee Island Winery had a lean staff in a large retail facility. But, it offered a unique surprise I've never seen before.
Pelee Island Winery
Pelee Island Winery had a lean staff in a large retail facility. But, it offered a unique surprise I've never seen before.
ontariocrafts.wordpress.com
November 11, 2025 at 6:21 PM
What distillery would I most like to move next door? It's complicated. You'll have to read to the bottom to find my Fave.
What Ontario Crafts I Wish Were Around the Corner: (So I Could Visit More Often!): Part Three
What distillery would I most like to move next door? It's complicated. You'll have to read to the bottom to find my Fave.
ontariocrafts.wordpress.com
October 30, 2025 at 6:14 PM
What Ontario Microbrewery would I like to have next door so I could enjoy it more often? Well. it turns out, that's a VERY difficult question. But you know I'm going to answer it!
What Ontario Crafts I Wish Were Around the Corner: (So I Could Visit More Often!): Part Two
What Ontario Microbrewery would I like to have next door so I could enjoy it more often? Well. it turns out, that's a VERY difficult question. But you know I'm going to answer it!
ontariocrafts.wordpress.com
October 16, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Sometimes you just don't want to drive to your favourite places. You'd like to walk to it next door. So, for the best places in Ontario to imbibe, here are the ones I'd like to have next door. Another awards blog!
What Ontario Crafts I Wish Were Around the Corner: (So I Could Visit More Often!): Part One
Sometimes you just don't want to drive to your favourite places. You'd like to walk to it next door. So, for the best places in Ontario to imbibe, here are the ones I'd like to have next door. Another awards blog!
ontariocrafts.wordpress.com
October 13, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Black Bear ... Estate Winery produces fruit wines from its 83-acre farm. We arrived on a day it was closed but hope to return for a tasting in the future.
Black Bear Farms of Ontario Estate Winery
Black Bear ... Estate Winery produces fruit wines from its 83-acre farm. We arrived on a day it was closed, but hope to return for a tasting in the future.
ontariocrafts.wordpress.com
October 2, 2025 at 9:19 PM
Cooper's Hawk Vineyards has a great restaurant to go with great wines. Everything done here is top notch!
Cooper’s Hawk Vineyards
Cooper's Hawk Vineyards has a great restaurant to go with great wines. Everything done here is top notch!
ontariocrafts.wordpress.com
September 27, 2025 at 4:46 PM
The Beerded Dog in Harrow, Ontario offers a wide range of brews and what looks to be great food at reasonable prices.
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The Beerded Dog
The Beerded Dog in Harrow, Ontario offers a wide range of brews and what looks to be great food at reasonable prices.
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September 18, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Muscedere offers traditional, mid-range and two exceptionally rare varietals on their wine lists. This is a winery you're going to have to explore in order to taste and buy different wines than normally found in Ontario!
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Muscedere Vineyards Part 2
Muscedere offers traditional, mid-range and two exceptionally rare varietals on their wine lists. This is a winery you’re going to have to explore in order to taste and buy different wines th…
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September 13, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Muscedere Vineyards outside of Harrow, Ontario will capture your imagination. It's beautiful setting and wide-ranging wine selections will delight you.
Muscedere Vineyards Part 1
Muscedere Vineyards outside of Harrow, Ontario will capture your imagination. It's beautiful setting and wide-ranging wine selections will delight you.
ontariocrafts.wordpress.com
August 16, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Colio Estate Wines in Harrow, Ontario has a beautiful retail space designed to please customers. You'll have to see it for yourself!
Colio Estate Wines
Colio Estate Wines in Harrow, Ontario has a beautiful retail space designed to please customers. You'll have to see it for yourself!
ontariocrafts.wordpress.com
August 5, 2025 at 5:17 PM