Monthly Archives: February 2018

Years Ending in “5”

Posted on February 14, 2018 by cdsmiller17

The Wonder Years I know that time is just a human construct to aid our understanding of why everything doesn’t happen all at once. And this is especially true when looking back on the momentous events of one’s own life. … Continue reading →

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Researching a Dream Image

Posted on February 13, 2018 by cdsmiller17

It Was a Dark and Stormy Night Sometime in the early 1980’s, I had a dream that seemed from the past. On a bus ride through some heavily wooded areas, I had to assist the driver who was having a … Continue reading →

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My Love of Trains Started Young

Posted on February 12, 2018 by cdsmiller17

Allandale Railway Station In 1955-6 we lived in New Lowell. The Thorpe grandparents lived in Toronto. That made for a long trip by car in those days. I have a distinct memory of this railway station, then on the outskirts … Continue reading →

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Free Press: Your Government Lies To You

Posted on February 11, 2018 by cdsmiller17

The Post We went to see this Academy Awards nominee picture last night. Even though, as a student of history, one knows how it turns out (like Apollo 13), one has to admire the storytelling of Steven Spielberg. And the … Continue reading →

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Barrie North Yearbook 1969

Posted on February 10, 2018 by cdsmiller17
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Now and Then: Hillside United Church

Posted on February 10, 2018 by cdsmiller17

Now called Pioneer Memorial United Church.

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Now and Then: Windermere United Church Steps

Posted on February 10, 2018 by cdsmiller17
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More Marshmallow World

Posted on February 9, 2018 by cdsmiller17
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Now and Then: New Lowell U C Manse

Posted on February 9, 2018 by cdsmiller17

 

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A Painting from 55 Years Ago

Posted on February 8, 2018 by cdsmiller17

My impression (age 13) A photograph of the same view from our bathroom window at the Dalston Manse.

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