The concept that we become what we imagine ourselves to be (or what we pretend ourselves to be) is from a quote in a book by Kurt Vonnegut, Jr. The concept also brings to mind a line from William Blake, who speaks of people who became what they beheld. I came across both concepts somewhere […]
A previous post is entitled: Beware when trying to cross east to west on the north side of Lake Shore Blvd. West at Park Lawn in Humber Bay Shores Here are some additional notes, that have occurred to me: It’s been noted that a left-turn light at Lake Shore and Long Branch would be beneficial. […]
I have shared the following message (and the photo on the right) with the Long Branch Neighbourhood Watch Facebook page. I share it with readers of the Preserved Stories website as well, in the event there may be one or two site visitors who might be interested. My Facebook comment: I am pleased there is […]
Update As noted in a comment at the end of this post, the flippant tone of my review of the Chicago Tribune “gentrification” article is perhaps not warranted. Accordingly, a tentative bottom line that occurs to me, influenced by the preface by Richard J. Evans in the first of his three books – his trilogy […]
I’ve recently received a notice about a CCFEW Bird Walk. The notice includes a reference to the Humber Bay Park project. The text in the message refers to an Oct. 30, 2017 meeting about the Humber Bay Park architectural component. “The presentation materials are online,” the message notes, “but a bit difficult to find on […]
A Nov. 9, 2017 Globe and Mail editorial is entitled: “Globe editorial: All those pedestrian deaths? It’s the cars, stupid.” I’m not a regular reader of The Globe and Mail. However – good editorial! A Dec. 12, 2012 (that is, 2012) Globe and Mail article is entitled: “Pedestrian deaths a sad reality, not an epidemic.” […]
On Nov. 2, 2017 I attended a highly valuable local history project that has been initiated by Ward 6 Councillor Mark Grimes. The event was held at The Assembly Hall in line with a purpose outlined at two recent posts: Ward 6 Historical Night – Nov. 2 at 7:00 pm at The Assembly Hall Looking […]
Click on images to enlarge them I attended an impressive, informative, well-organized Oct. webinar on Oct. 17, 2017 devoted to the topic of Flood Risk in Ontario. The webinar was presented by Clara Blakelock, M.Sc., M.E.P.P., Water Programs Manager, Green Communities Canada: 705-745-7479 ext 159 cblakelock@greencommunitiescanada.org www.raincommunitysolutions.ca You can listen to a recording of the webinar […]