W28th
Between 1963 and 1967 I attended St. George’s School, located at the time, just a couple blocks west of Dunbar and 29th. The alternative to taking my bike to school was public transit: the Granville St. Bus to 41st, the…
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Christmas Trees
Sitting in the dentist’s chair the other day, through the chatter, grinds and squeals of the various devices being employed, I could hear Bing Crosby singing Jingle Bells. Maybe with the Andrews Sisters. Leaving the office, walking through the mall,…
St. John’s Anglican Church
On the corner of Nanton and Granville is St. John’s Anglican Church, where I used to sing in the choir.
Christmas Lights
I turned on the outdoor Christmas lights for the first time last night. It’s early this year, but I’m not the first on the block to do so. I think the point is to bring some much needed joy into…
Crossing Oak
Crossing Oak Street, from the east to west side, one enters Shaughnessy, and the character of the street changes dramatically. No more gentrification, no more densification.