In a previous post, David Godley noted the following detail: 9 Atherton Crescent – Staff are recommending that the consent and minor variance applications be deferred to provide an opportunity for the applicant to consult with Planning staff and the local community and submit a revised proposal that is more in keeping with the established […]
A previous post dated May 15, 2015 is entitled: As a retired teacher, I do not support the current labour disruptions organized by Ontario teachers By way of an update, a Sept. 19, 2015 CBC article is entitled: “Elementary teachers threaten to step up job action Monday.” Also of interest, on the related topic of […]
I’ve mentioned in a previous post that I enjoy a recent book that I came across about the history of Japan: Japan: A Concise History (2015) critiques narratives related to humanity’s impact upon the environment I’ve devoted the current post to the book, as a way to bring added attention to it. The book’s concluding […]
Updates: A Sept. 30, 2015 New York Times article is entitled: One of the World’s Most Powerful Central Bankers Is Worried About Climate Change.” An Oct. 1, 2015 CBC article is entitled: “Mark Carney wants business to calculate the fossil fuel future: Bank of England governor’s climate change warning puts the focus on the bottom […]
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 […]
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,” 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 […]
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) […]
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 […]