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Category Archives: world class city
As much as I love the Red Rocket….
When I ride any distance on the streetcar, I find myself ‘writing’ in my mind. There is something about riding the Rocket that puts me in touch with my creative flow. But much as I love the Red Rocket* I … Continue reading
The late, great Alternative Grounds
Those of you who knew me well at Alternative Grounds are familiar with my predisposition for analyzing just about anything that moves. And since life is always moving, I figure it’s fair game. You also knew that I like to … Continue reading
“It’s a great neighbourhood”
How often, since we moved into Roncy two decades ago, have I heard people wax eloquent about what a wonderful neighbourhood we live in. And how many have moved here because it was a ‘great neighbourhood’? I’ve heard some say, … Continue reading
Good-bye Alternative Grounds
Well, no chrome and glass, but no café either. As it turns out, the deal fell through, and Alternative Grounds is no more, its doors will close tonight. Its lease will not be renewed at the end of the month, … Continue reading
Alternative Grounds – and stuff that matters
To think that Alternative Grounds could have been wiped out, perhaps transformed into a dramatically modern glass and chrome dress shop, or maybe a high end store specializing in silk purses made from sow’s ears! Heaven forbid. That would be … Continue reading
Housing, dignity, caring + sharing
As I did my seven-minute stroll to my favourite café this morning, I passed no less than three ‘homeless’ people I didn’t recognize. If you spend a lot of time ‘out in the neighbourhood’, you recognize the regulars, chat with … Continue reading
Affordable housing in Roncesvalles Village?
Sometimes in this life we get the chance to make amends. And these days, I sure feel like making amends on the issue of affordable housing. It might have been ten years ago that we on the street banded together … Continue reading
