Back to the Library (but for how long?)
The libraries are open again in Toronto and it feels really great – but will we be allowed to keep going to them much longer? Continue reading Back to the Library (but for how long?)
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Adventure #25: Avoiding the Doldrums
In today’s adventure, Todd takes a trip down memory lane that leads to a tribute to those he truly appreciates. Continue reading Adventure #25: Avoiding the Doldrums
Amesbury Neighbourhood: Amesbury Park Library
Today’s entry takes us within a kilometre of a six alarm fire which sounds like a zombie apocalypse when you’re alone in an unnaturally green park. Also thanks to Sage we’re able to switch from library photos to hand-drawn illustrations. Continue reading Amesbury Neighbourhood: Amesbury Park Library
West Hill Neighbourhood: Morningside Library
Today we go so close to the edge of Toronto it looks like we’re in the American Bible Belt, visit a shrine to bacon and learn why some people on the bus are especially friendly. Continue reading West Hill Neighbourhood: Morningside Library
Friday Foto Fun – Library
The Aroused blog has offered “Library” as the theme for the latest Friday Foto Fun challenge and of course I couldn’t pass this one up. For almost two years I have been exploring Toronto’s neighbourhoods by way of the 100 … Continue reading Friday Foto Fun – Library
Libraries on the Road: Jaipur’s Government Maharaja Public Library
We’ve been settled in Jaipur for a couple of days now and it’s time to venture out from our comfortable neighbourhood to visit one of the local libraries. A quick look at Google Maps tells me that we’ll need to … Continue reading Libraries on the Road: Jaipur’s Government Maharaja Public Library
Guest Post: Sage Goes to Chicago
I’m sitting on the couch and I’m wailing, “But I don’t LIKE travelling by myself. Why did I say I’d go? I hate being a tourist and there’s nothing else to do in a strange city. I wish I could spend the next six days getting WORK done instead of going to stupid CHICAGO.”
“How about this,” says my partner Todd, “How about we give you a Photo Treasure Hunt? That gives you a reason to wander around the city.” Continue reading Guest Post: Sage Goes to Chicago
The Library is My Temple
Seeing a beautiful library for me is almost like Darshan. I will go and pay my respects to the library (and sometimes my fines) and then I get prasad in the form of books and knowledge. And the blessings that knowledge gives can be huge. Even now, I am on something of a pilgrimage, visiting all 100 Toronto libraries, one by one. It wasn’t until today, though, I realized that I’m something of a missionary as well. Continue reading The Library is My Temple
Willowdale Neighbourhood: North York Central Library
On one of the hottest days of the year, Sage and I visit the library mid-renovation and find that we can make our own clothes there. Then we head out to cool ourselves with refreshing iced matcha drinks and fill up on fresh-baked Persian bread. Continue reading Willowdale Neighbourhood: North York Central Library
Thorncliffe Park Neighbourhood: Thorncliffe Library
Today I spent the afternoon in our own back yard, visiting our local park, having chaat papri and visiting the same library our son would bring cart-loads of books home from as a little boy. Continue reading Thorncliffe Park Neighbourhood: Thorncliffe Library
Go Outside Today 