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In a previous post, I introduced Anthony Savidge, a local musician studying at Humber College in New Toronto. He’s playing drums this evening at the World Cup Opening Party at The Mod Club in a performance featuring two groups of musicians including Anderson “Chocolatte” Santos and A Fantástica Beteria. The Mod Club is at 722 […]
I recently net Anthony Savidge, a local musician who’s currently studying at Humber. I spoke with him at the Fait Grounds Cafe at Twenty Fourth St. and Lake Shore Blvd. West in Long Branch. He’s performing this evening at the World Cup Opening Party at The Mod Club in a performance featuring two groups of […]
Among the academic lenses available for study of fair trade coffee is ethnographic research. Ethnography is similar to the work of a reporter or documentary maker but within a prescribed academic framework. The level of detail, however, and the amount of immersion into everyday life, appears greater than what a reporter would deal with. Ethnographic […]
By way of an introduction: 1) Truthiness refers to sense making in the absence of evidence. 2) What does the work of stage magicians tell us about how the mind works? The link to a May 3, 2008 Boston Globe article about this topic can be accessed at the previous sentence. The article notes that […]
We owe thanks to Howard Hight for reminding us that we used to sing this song at Malcolm Campbell High School. What reminded him was this recent comment, which I shared with him regarding volunteer work: “Occasionally I work at the limits of my capabilities. Fortunately, I’ve learned to cut back, and from time to […]
As a follow up to the May 21, 2014 meeting in Kitchener, Ontario, of the MCHS Reunion Committee meeting attended by Peter Mearns, Lynn Legge, and Jaan Pill, I’d like to briefly review the planning process. Please feel free to share this discussion with others who may be interested in offering input. During the planning, […]
Update: A Feb. 1, 2017 Toronto District School Board news release is entitled: “Two TDSB Educators Recognized as Canada’s Outstanding Principals.” Among the recipients is Craig Howe. A bio at the Learning Partnership website reads: John English Junior Middle School Toronto District School Board Toronto, Ontario Craig Howe successfully leads John English Junior Middle School, […]
Previous posts regarding the redevelopment of Wesley Mimico United Church can be accessed here. The following message is from Wesley Mimico Place, regarding the redevelopment of Wesley Mimico United Church at 2 Station Road in Mimico: Wesley Mimico Place – the Renewal of Wesley Mimico United Church Hopeful News – Crucial Vote Soon We […]
I’ve recently posted a blog item for the Toronto Walks Blog of the Jane’s Walk website. I’ve enjoyed writing this item, because it enables a person to consider the broader issues of interest to anybody who lives close to the Lake Ontario shoreline – in Mississauga, Toronto, or anywhere else along this or any other […]
I’ve written extensively about Erving Goffman including the start of his academic career in Chicago and the year he spent immersed in field work at a mental hospital. I became interested in his Chicago days after reading about the history of urban planning in Chicago. The first-noted link (above) is among the most frequently read […]