Tag Archives: Toronto

Sam won’t have to face this winter…

Posted on January 10, 2015 by fearlessanalyst

I haven’t managed to shake my sadness, since I learned of Sam’s death — by drowning. I heard he left a note saying he’d had a good life. I could say ‘I’m not sure why I’m sad’ — but that … Continue reading →

Posted in aging, Montreal, Sam Sueshi Miya, suicide, Toronto, winter | Tagged , , , , , | 6 Comments

Classical Revolution + Measha – Really!

Posted on April 10, 2013 by fearlessanalyst

Sometimes, you’re just in the right place, at the right time.  And last night was one of those times. The place was Toronto’s Tranzac Club, and not ten feet from me was  soprano Measha  Brueggergosman, transforming the room, entertaining, teasing … Continue reading →

Posted in Classical Revolution, James Galligan, Measha Brueggergosman, Toronto Symphony Orchestra, Tranzac Club, urban | Tagged , , , , , | 7 Comments

Walkability + Livability

Posted on April 9, 2013 by fearlessanalyst

I think a lot about the question of what might make my neighbourhood livable and thriving long term.  And how does that relate to affordability?  And the environment?  I’ve been trying to get my mind around some of Jane Jacobs’ … Continue reading →

Posted in affordability, gentrification, neighbourhood, Roncesvalles Village, Toronto, uban planning, urbanism, Vancouver | Tagged , , , , | 7 Comments

Rachel + Jane

Posted on March 27, 2013 by fearlessanalyst

Two important  books  seem to be meeting each other in my mind these days.   Almost as though the two authors began with a conversation in my head about the environment vs. urban planning, and they’ve gradually come to embrace each … Continue reading →

Posted in densification, envronment, Jane Jacobs, Rachel Carson, urban development | Tagged , , , , , | 2 Comments