The allure of retroville
One of the reasons I moved to Wellington several years ago was to find a simpler life. And by and large, it’s worked. I don’t have to waste my time worrying about which drugstore or bank to use. But it could be simpler still. How so? I’m thinking about the relentless march of technological change. […]
Not terrified
Well, it happened again. Some people, hoping to stir up goodness knows what, used explosives to destroy lives and landmarks in a peaceful city. It’s tragic. It is every time this happens. Violence always is, and especially when lives are lost and those who survive are left to cope. Anyone who has not personally experienced […]
Waite Hoyt the conclusion
Waite Hoyt was born just before the turn of the century (that would be from the 19th to the 20th). Although he was born in Brooklyn, he was signed by the Giants’ John Mc-Graw. He made his Major League debut on July 24, 1918. He was dubbed the “Schoolboy Wonder,” because he was so young. […]
Celebration and reflection
This weekend, families will celebrate the holiday in their own fashion, with food that reflects their family heritage. Each traditional choice of dinner will suggest a different wine pairing. In many cultures, seafood will be their choice and the selected wines are invariably white. Lobster, shrimp and crab are usually paired with a lightly-oaked chardonnay. […]
Hour of the Earth
Earth Hour! It snuck up on us on Maple weekend, of all times. Most of us thought Earth Hour was an event to be held later in the month. In years gone by, an editor would have asked me to charge my camera battery, sharpen my pencil and get out on the streets of the […]
No vacancy
The summer months are coming, and seeking rental housing in Prince Edward County is fast becoming a gloomy pastime. Long-term rentals are a rare sight on the frequently used classifieds website Kijiji, with most ads for housing offering monthly rentals only between November and May. Move over to Airbnb, a website that facilitates the creation […]
Waite Hoyt and Murderers’ Row
When offered the opportunity, Jim Niccum jumped up into the driver’s seat of the Model T Ford and turned the key in the ignition. After a few moments, the engine turned over and a large smile creased his face. Jim works as a historian at the Edison and Ford Estates in Fort Myers, Florida. He […]
Shortage
The shortage of single malt whisky is on the rise. An emerging middle class in Asia has developed a taste for “the water of life,” and this demand has compromised the ability of Scotch distilleries to supply all markets. There was bound to be a huge market correction and over the last five years, several […]
Sprung forward
Do you ever wake up feeling out of sync? Out of sync with the world, I mean? Happens to me more often than I care to admit: in fact, the feeling can carry beyond waking up. This time, it looks like I missed the message of daylight saving time. I found myself wondering why, on […]
The eight criteria
The “Just Not Ready—Nice Hair Though” panel, fresh off its success in the 2015 election campaign, has been hard at work developing the criteria for candidates who wish to run for the Conservative leadership. The Times has obtained an early draft of its report to party management and is pleased to run the following exclusive […]