Author: Bill

We haven’t been to the Riverdale Art Walk for about 3 years. Don’t know why exactly…just busy doing other things. This year, we’ll make a point of it. June 2nd and 3rd. You’ll find Lloyd at Booth #14. Hope the weather is good!

Waterfront Parks Manager James Dann took a crowd of us for a stroll starting at the Balmy Beach Club and ending at the Kew Gardener’s Cottage.

Photo by Danica
As we wait for news of Chrissy’s latest newborn in England, a patient robin sits upon her nest above our front porch.
My closeup shot below.

A short walk to the bottom of our hill joined us up with a large crowd of Jane’s Walkers who were gathered to enjoy Gene Domagala’s tour of the 35 acre cemetery. Many of Toronto’s earliest citizens are planted there. We know 7 occupants who went in more recently.

I feel the need for a symbol to express my feelings about the upcoming Olympic Games in London. Here’s a free copy, without the words, for anyone who may find it useful.

The spokesman explains to a TV reporter that it takes a train 20 football fields to stop. Mayor Ford says a Toronto Star reporter was one football field away from the parkland he claimed to be investigating.
I do not find these measurements helpful. Would someone please tell me what these distances are in metres or, perhaps, badminton courts.

Today’s the day to form a firm opinion on products bearing “digital locks”. DRM (Digital Rights Management) is not consumer friendly, impinges on legal use of purchased goods and needs the support of bad legislation in order to work. That’s my opinion. Publishers need to stop fighting consumers and start thinking about how to serve them better.
[DRM-Free Guide]

StumbleUpon sent my collection of interesting sites this morning and one of them was this virtual view of the famous Sistine Chapel. Looking at it and remembering a visit during my youthful Grand Tour, I was struck by the notion that much of European religious art… even most of it… is just plain creepy.

Brian shared this map with me this morning, via email. I am amused.
[The “melting” additions are mine but I didn’t correct the use of “America” to label the United States.]

Is it just me, or does everyone think the transportation of the Shuttle Enterprise looks like a mating act? After the fatal ride, the shuttle dies and is buried in a museum. Will there be baby shuttles?