An occasional Newsletter from Preserved Stories.
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 […]
An earlier post is entitled: I’m really pleased that site visitors continue to add details about the Long Branch Army Camp The acronym SHEP has been variously identified as Soldiers Housing Emergency Project and as Soldiers Housing Emergency Premises. Whatever the exact wording, I find it of much interest to be learning additional details about […]
A Nov. 23, 2018 Globe and Mail article by Elizabeth Renzetti is entitled: “The lessons of Harry Leslie Smith: The fight never ends.” Read it. It’s a most inspiring article. Here’s a Guardian video featuring Harry Leslie Smith: We welcomed refugees in 1945. We can’t abandon them today – video A Nov. 28, 2018 CBC […]