I lived in the U.S. for 18 months in the 1990's. I was working as an artisan, making and selling hats in craft fairs. It was an adventure. While living there, I signed up for a free, weekly micro-enterprise class. It was paid for by the state, to encourage entrepreneurs and develop the local economy. ... Continue Reading →
Traverse City, Michigan and Bonner, the Cat
Traverse City is on the southern most tip of Grand Traverse Bay, on the southern shores of Lake Michigan. I moved there in the late 1990's. I was making and selling hats in Bastion Square, Victoria and sold the most expensive hat on my stand to a woman from Traverse City. She loved my hats... Continue Reading →
Suitcase: Home is Where my Suitcase Is
Suitcases have played an important role in my life. There have been two principal characters. The first was a brown leather suitcase I used as a child. When we left Williamstown, Ontario and moved back to England I was given a suitcase and told to put all my things in it. I could take whatever... Continue Reading →
