Beacon Hill Park, Heaven in the Springtime

I first visited Victoria in about 1974 - came here on a summer holiday with my parents.  I fell in love with Beacon Hill Park.  It was summer time and the rose bushes were in full bloom. All these years later, it's wonderful to return, most especially in the springtime when the cherry trees are... Continue Reading →

Williamstown, Ontario

We lived in Williamstown for one year only, when I was 5.  I had my 6th birthday there.  We left when Dad preached about kneeling, and the United Church congregation were up in arms that he would suggest such a thing. He came home with tickets to England and said: "Start packing, we're going back... 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 →

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