The current post and subsequent ones (if I get around to them) are concerned with three books about the Second World War: (1) Collected Memories: Holocaust History and Postwar Testimony (2003) (2) Ordinary Men: Reserve Police Battalion 101 and the Final Solution in Poland (2017) (3) The Third Reich in History and Memory (2015) History of […]
I’m really pleased to share this photo: After sixty-two (62) years, Marsha Silver and Noreen Doherty meet in Orleans, Ontario. Both attended Mrs. Harris’s Grade Seven class at Ahuntsic Elementary School in Montreal in 1957/58. I was really pleased to meet Noreen Doherty when she helped out – in so many valuable and much appreciated […]
In previous posts I’ve spoken about the Amsterdam cycling infrastructure that enables citizens of all ages and walks of life to get around the city on bikes, safely and in a congenial setting where people can ride and carry on conversations for hours on end. Two books about Amsterdam cycling that I look forward to […]
Government of Canada website has a Dec. 5, 2018 posting, related to recalls and safety alerts, entitled: Talc – Potential Risk of Lung Effects and Ovarian Cancer Just so you know: Avoid inhaling loose talc powders; Avoid female genital exposure to products containing talc; Keep baby powder away from a child’s face to avoid inhalation; […]
Previous posts related to Stratford, and other topics related to the current post, include: Power of a vision: Tom Patterson, who launched the Stratford Festival, and Jim Tovey, who launched Inspiration Lakeview, each visualized what could be Background reading helps a person better understand the larger story, within which local history everywhere is embedded To […]
A recent book about Shakespeare is entitled: Tyrant: Shakespeare on Politics (2018). May 2018 Washington Post review A May 3, 2018 Washington Post review of Tyrant: Shakespeare on Politic (2018) is entitled: “What can ‘Macbeth’ teach us about President Trump’s next move?” An excerpt reads: Greenblatt is powerful and more convincing, though, in his discussion […]
A Nov. 30, 2018 London Free Press article is entitled: “A compilation of stories covering Huron County’s history: David Yates’ first published book ‘Out of the Woods’ officially launched.” An excerpt reads: It’s not just the “greats” that make the county’s history interesting for Yates. Although an incredibly fertile field of historical figures and events, […]
I’ve recently been reading a book by Aldous Huxley as well as several books about the Second World War. When I read such books, I gain a better understanding of events – local events and world events – connected with the fascinating and engaging history of the Small Arms Inspection Building in Mississauga. I’ve been […]
A Dec. 3, 2018 CBC article is entitled: “‘Cash envelopes’ were ‘funnelled’ to Toronto councillor’s election campaigns, OPP allege witnesses said.” An excerpt from the CBC News article, by Zach Dubinsky and John Lancaster, reads: The police investigation that led to election-finance charges against two Toronto city councillors last month unearthed some eye-popping allegations from […]
I was very saddened to learn that Mike Flynn of Long Branch has passed away. The following message is from the Long Branch Neighbourhood Association: Mike Flynn Memorial Service Announcement We are very sad to share the recent passing of Mike Flynn – a long time active and engaged resident of Long Branch on Twenty […]