THE GRAND CAFE
AN EXERCISE IN SEEING
You never know where a cup of coffee might lead you. The date was October 21st (this past Monday), and I went to one of my favourite cafes (The Grand…
Onkel Hans at Cambridge Octoberfest kickoff.
OOM-PAH-PA – EIN PROSIT!
I always thought Octoberfest was a celebration of harvest time. OOM-PAH-PA, EIN PROSIT—The harvest is in, the work is done, and it’s time to celebrate, eat, drink, and be merry.…
World-class soccer embarrassment
This is not Canadian. I cannot imagine the pressure the Canadian women’s soccer team is playing under at the Paris 2024 Olympics. How do you walk on the field and…
eclipse
June 14 – Cambridge Celebration of the Arts
On the 14th of June, Cambridge Ontario will celebrate and recognize some of the great artistic talent in our community. (No I am not participating) You can learn more about…
Not all plans go as planned
My photography of the solar eclipse on April 8th of 2024 is a perfect example;e of "not all plans go as planned." I didn't try and photograph the moon in…
Brian Mulroney aged 45, pictured in 1985, after he took office as Canada's Progressive Conservative Prime Minister in September 1984. Photo by Yousuf Karsh
Canada bids farewell
Canada bid farewell to Brian Mulroney, our 18th Prime Minister today. The entire funeral is online and can be seen here. I have looked all over the internet for the…
Growth and redevelopment
Is it good or bad? It seems inevitable, growth and change. We've all heard the joke that in Canada there are only two seasons, winter and construction. Most often this…
North Star: In its final week
Tom Thomson: North Star, an exhibition extraordinaire, is in its final week at the McMichael Canadian Art Collection in Kleinberg, Ontario. The show which opened June 24, 2023, and includes…
Do we? – Stand on guard for thee?
If this image means nothing to you, don’t bother reading any further. This article isn’t for you. There is a day and a time, at the eleventh hour of the…
Community Safety – Whose responsibility is it?
In the city of Cambridge here in the province of Ontario, community safety is a topic of contention. It’s been this way for several years. Residents may recall a “Take…