Current Topics
-
Recent Posts
Archives
Categories
Category Archives: Long Branch and beyond
The shelter at the Long Branch TTC Loop was built in 1928, the year Mickey Mouse made his on-screen debut
The previous blog post mentioned Mickey Mouse and 1928. Walt Disney cartoon characters have been characterized as colonizing the minds of movie-goers worldwide since the 1920s in a process known as Disneyfication, which has parallels with the McDonaldization of society. … Continue reading
Posted in Digital media, Long Branch and beyond, Mindfulness, Toronto
Leave a comment
How do you make a Jane’s Walk into a conversation?
During planning for the May 6, 2012 South Long Branch Jane’s Walk, local resident David Switzer pointed out for us a distinction between a Jane’s Walk and a Heritage Walk. We’ve also heard that every Jane’s Walk will be different, depending on who’s involved … Continue reading
Publicity for the South Long Branch Jane’s Walk took many forms — and we began publicizing long before the event
Publicity for the May 6, 2012 South Long Branch Jane’s Walk took many forms, was prepared with close attention to detail, and began months before the event. The office of Etobicoke-Lakeshore, Ward 6 Councillor, Mark Grimes suggested that we organize this … Continue reading
May 6, 2012 South Long Branch Jane’s Walk began with extensive planning
We’re delighted that our recent South Long Branch Jane’s Walk was a success. Eighty people turned up, and the feedback has been positive. A great event often starts with great planning In 1995, I was involved in planning a three-day national … Continue reading
Do you have a success tip as a Walk Leader that you’d like to share with others?
Fanny Martin, Jane’s Walk Event Manager, has asked 2012 Jane’s Walk leaders three questions, which I have included as headings for this blog post. “If you have a moment,” she has said, ”I’d love to have your input, especially but not exclusively … Continue reading
I much enjoyed the May 7, 2012 Gems of the Lakeshore presentations at the Assembly Hall
I’ll have more information about this event. Etobicoke-Lakeshore MPP (and Minister of Education) Laurel Broten distributed the Gems of the Lakeshore certificates and awards. Three judges were also at the table on the stage, helping out with proceedings. Such an … Continue reading
Posted in Long Branch and beyond
Leave a comment
South Long Branch Jane’s Walk went beautifully
We had a great Jane’s Walk in South Long Branch on Sunday, May 6, 2012 — about eighty people (conservative estimate) were there. The weather was great, and our portable amplifier from Long & McQuade worked beautifully. We owe many thanks to … Continue reading
You’re most welcome to attend the Lake Shore Reunion on June 9, 2012, even if you did not attend these schools
I’m very pleased to have this opportunity to share information about the Lake Shore Reunion on June 9, 2012. Phil Gray, who forwarded the information, reports that while looking for photos , he uncovered some interesting history about these schools. … Continue reading
Posted in Long Branch and beyond, Mimico
2 Comments
The retired heavy gun on the beach at Marie Curtis Park was earlier located at Riverdale Park
We owe thanks to Malcolm Archer, a member at large with the Long Branch Historical Society, for bringing our attention to the August 2005 issue of The Fife and Drum, the newsletter of the Friends of Fort York and Garrison … Continue reading
Etobicoke Creek thousands of years ago gave rise to what is now an underwater valley
At a presentation I attended in Mississauga of an underwater valley — now located south of teh current shoreline of Lake Ontario — associated with an earlier stage in the history of Etobicoke Creek. We know from geological evidence that, during … Continue reading
