Habits
Walking along Wine Street when I first arrived here, so named because it was at one point the avenue where … Continue reading Habits
Prince Nutkin
The British don’t all love their Royal Family, but how can one help but be fond of Royals who are … Continue reading Prince Nutkin
Wells
Most people go to Wells, some 35 km from Bristol, for the majestic Cathedral. I go for the wells. Not … Continue reading Wells
Booze
There are only 3 places you can buy liquor here in England: Pubs and restaurants. Off Premises Licenced stores (“Off … Continue reading Booze
Psychadelic
If Salvador Dali and Dr.Seuss had decided to drop some acid together and design a new residential community, what they … Continue reading Psychadelic
Renos
Has there ever been a time when people’s urge to renovate their home was absent? Apparently not. Nowhere is this … Continue reading Renos
True Trump Tale
This is a True Story about Pavlovian response, the power of imagery, Canada Revenue and Donald Trump. I was standing … Continue reading True Trump Tale
Steam
Many people romanticize The Golden Age of Steam Railway Travel. Movies set in the 1930s make it seem elegant and … Continue reading Steam
Remnants
Wander through any city and you’ll discover remnants of history underfoot, little shards, artifacts of past eras that glint and … Continue reading Remnants
Chimneys
The paradox of environmentalism: the more we try to clean, it seems, the dirtier we get. For hundreds of years, … Continue reading Chimneys
Prez
Because of the 5 hour time difference between England and Toronto, coverage of the US Presidential election in November didn’t … Continue reading Prez
Addresses
Around the mid 1700s, the Prussians (who else?) decided it would be a good idea to number all the houses … Continue reading Addresses
A CANADIAN IN "BRIZZLE". Impressions of Bristol & England from a Canadian viewpoint. 
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