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I just watched the TED talk from Nigerian novelist Chimamanda Adichie and in one word, it was awesome.
I just watched the TED talk from Nigerian novelist Chimamanda Adichie and in one word, it was awesome.
On May 8, 2010 we will celebrate the 65th Anniversary of VE Day.
Between 1941 and 1947, the Wartime Housing Corporation (later CMHC) built over 30,000 homes for munitions workers and returning veterans and their families. The architecture continued and there is an estimated one million Victory Homes still standing in Canada. Here in St. Catharines we have many Victory neighbourhoods, for example, the Carlton /Sandown/Doncaster/Ascot area; Grantham Ave/QEW/Welland Ave/Bartlett Ave; Western Hill and Ker/Hazel/Willow.
The men who served and returned home are considered by many to be the greatest generation. Individually and as a group they played a key role in building of the city, the province and the country. Their homes, while simple in design when compared to other heritage buildings, are an important link to a generation and a troubled time in our history.
To celebrate the 65th anniversary, the St. Catharines Heritage Committee will be marking the anniversary with some commemorative projects. The details are currently being finalized but possible projects include: a brochure/driving tour; a plaque marking one of the neighbourhoods; and a website that features the brochure content and also allows past and present residents to share their memories of their neighbourhoods.
Here is a map of the neighbourhoods:
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I'd love to hear from anyone who lived, grew up in or has memories of our wartime/victory neighbourhoods.
Who would have thought I'd ever think a pony was cute? I guess I finally met a pony that is the right size. Not that I'd ever do anything more than pat him or ride in the cart behind him!!
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So you might wonder who Janice chose to spend her vacation with. A blonde no less.
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This year, along with most of my friends we have or are turning 40. I still can't believe it...40. I remember when my parents turned 40 and thought, holy cow that's old. But now that I've reached (and am well into) this landmark year, it doesn't feel so old. I don't feel 40...heck I don't even feel 30. Okay, so on any given day, I do feel at least 30. But, the part that makes me go hmmmm, is that it seems like 20 was just yesterday.
This morning, while cleaning (and if that doesn't make you feel old, I don't know what will) I used that oh so fantastic iTunes Genius function. It took a few minutes to choose the first song - Bizarre Love Triangle - and from there the Genius took over. As usual a great mix! Come on who doesn't start to belt out "Wake Me Up, Before You Go-Go"? And for a brief few moments, I felt 20. I also realized that I am one lucky person to have friends like I do, to have had the fun that we had and still have a way too good time every time we see each other. So while I sing and clean I will be thinking of my friends! Thanks girlees!Social Media Strategist
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Happy Day we have an urn!
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