Long Branch Conservation: Addendum to David Godley’s September 2015 update
The following information is from David Godley; but first a note about a Facebook video that I’ve posted: I am pleased to share with you a video, posted at Facebook, in which Bill Rawson of Long Branch Furniture at 3150 Lake Shore Blvd. West recalls some of the entertaining things that he’s read about Elvis […]
What Elvis liked to do in his spare time
Update: A Nov. 5, 2015 New York Times book review is entitled: “‘Sam Phillips: The Man Who Invented Rock ’n’ Roll,’ by Peter Guralnick.” [End of update] A couple of years ago, I posted some videos in which Bill Rawson, owner of Long Branch Furniture & Appliances at 3513 Lake Shore Blvd. West in […]
Research shows that experiences provide more happiness than material goods
“Research shows,” according to Elizabeth Dunn and Michael Norton (2013: p. 7), “that experiences provide more happiness than material goods in part because experiences are more likely to make us feel connected to others.” The reference is to Happy Money: The Science of Happier Spending (2013). I like this book; it’s a fun read. A […]
Official Plan Review Flaw/39 33rd St /OMB decision PL150196: Comment from David Godley
Message from David Godley to Jennifer Keesmaat, Chief Planner, City of Toronto: Dear Jennifer, This is Long Branch calling for your help again although the neighbourhood character analysis issue is Citywide. It is a follow up to my letter of last Friday to key people in the Official Plan Review process on Neighbourhoods (see below) […]
1) Salon Y Q & A; 2) Sept. 17 is deadline for MCHS reunion rates at our two hotels – but some rooms may remain available
Accommodations Update In the event you have not yet rented a hotel room for the Oct. 17 MCHS ’60s Reunion, please know that Old Mill Toronto and Stay Inn will offer the same, special Reunion Rate – that they have provided up until Sept. 17 – provided they have the rooms available. This is good […]
Photos from Bruce Goodman: Class of ’69 MCHS Reunion
I am very pleased to have the opportunity to post a good number of items, at the MCHS 2015 website, that I received from Bruce Goodman, of the Class of ’69 Reunion organizing team, some time back. These are great photos; I’m delighted that we have the opportunity to share them. We owe many thanks […]
Distraction thefts affecting seniors in South Etobicoke and elsewhere
Update: A September 2015 Toronto Life article ranks Toronto neighbourhoods by variables including crime rates: The ultimate Toronto neighbourhood rankings [End of update] By way of a follow-up to a recent message to my email mailing list, I would like to note that South Etobicoke has recently been subjected to the kind of distraction theft […]
Étienne Brûlé / First Nations event took place on Sept. 13, 2015 at 222 Riverside Drive
Updates: An April 15, 2016 Globe and Mail article by Bob Rae is entitled: “Attawapiskat is not alone: Suicide crisis is national problem.” An April 23, 2016 CBC article is entitled: “West-end residents call for traffic light after fatal crash: Neighbour describes ‘mind-bogglingly horrendous bang’ as car hits building near Jane and Bloor.” A Sept. 27, […]
Noreen McMillan (MCHS ’62) shares five great photos from the 1962 Graduation Prom
Noreen McMillan, a member of the MCHS 2015 Entertainment Subcommittee, has shared five photos with us from the 1962 Graduation Prom at Malcolm Campbell High School. Noreen mentions that she cannot remember names of some of the people. If anybody can help with identifying them, please let us know. Click on the photos to enlarge them; click […]
We will be sending playlists to our D.J. for the MCHS 2015 reunion soon; can you help us add more favourite songs?
One of our pages at the MCHS 2015 website is entitled: Linking a favourite song to each of the MCHS Alumni and Teachers who have passed away Gina (Davis) Cayer (MCHS ’67) is about to send playlists to James McDonough of Able Disc Jockeys, who will be our D.J. at the MCHS ’60s Reunion on Oct. […]