Ottawa — Often you do not hear very much about the Aboriginal soldier. These heroes, 4000 strong during the First World War and 3,000 strong in the Second World War were extremely brave. They used their talents, gained from their traditional hunting lifestyle, to become exceptional soldiers. These Aboriginals had stealth, marksmanship, patience and bravery, and were invaluable to the Canadian Army as sn...
Ottawa — I arrived at the Via Station in St. Catharines only to find out the train has been cancelled due to “technical difficulties.” We had to take a bus to Union Station. They wouldn’t even let us take a bu...
Ottawa — Ottawa is a lovely city, just under a million people, lots of galleries, lots of interesting people and from certain vantage points, truly magnificent to see. (For example, http://rmcguirephoto.com/w...
The last of the books would soon be put away and then she could begin, the librarian becomes the author.
Frozen over, shivering, like the flowers that bloom before the last frost. Tomorrow she would dress far less optimistically.
She may not have much but she's got lazy Sundays and multiple cuddle buddies.
Up before the sun on the sun's day.
Too many things reminded her of the accident. But today the flags were finally full-mast once again. The city had stopped mourning, just in time for more death.
Hooch Bourbon House
Ottawa: arguably the world's most beautiful capitol city.
Another nice night.
My office. Otherwise known as House #2.
Lapham's Quarterly - great summer reading. I miss the ocean, having grown up on the deck of a fishing vessel. The next best thing is reading about high seas adventures.
Paella on the BBQ. Family dinner tonight. Washing it down with sangria.
Via Rail Is Just Bad
Remembering Native Soldiers