Externalizing my experience for John Buass.
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Fred’s Bench
'Twas a beautiful Good Friday. Took a drive with the top down in search of Fred's bench. We found it in Stuart Spencer Spencer Smith Park in Burlington. Fred de Graaf is Heidi's cousin, and he was once the burgemeester of Apeldoorn. While mayor, Fred worked on twinning Apeldoorn and Burlington. In 2003, the people of Apeldoorn [...]
Ernst “Ernie” Mortensen
Ernie lived 6 doors down the street from us since we moved to Oakville 19 years ago. A blacksmith by trade, he lived alone, smoked cigars and , until recently, rode his bicycle to the store. A good man is gone. Passed away peacefully in his home in Oakville, on March 2, 2013, in his [...]
Meh!
Every week the NY Times mag lists things that they view being neither good nor bad, but "Meh". Add the Emmylou Harris - Rodney Crowell - Richard Thompson concert last night at Massey Hall to the list. All 3 performers are on my "B" list - i.e. worth listening to from time to time, but [...]
Jackson Hole recap
There is a photo gallery of pictures from our trip to Jackson Hole in Wyoming a little farther down. But here is a quick video with some shots of Colin and I skiing/boarding. Colours are wonky in places as the sensor on my cheapo waterproof camera appears to be defunct. Jackson Hole from Stuart Brannan [...]
