Good-bye to...
1. Summer. While experiencing the joy that is the brief Canadian summer, it seems like it will last forever. Swimming, eating outside, hiking: it is so easy, so joyous, and in reality so brief. I am sad it is over.
2. Jack Layton. A decent man, activist, and politician who died too young. The outpouring of grief that the country shared reflects the integrity with which he acted.
3. The current provincial government. I'm not sure what will happen on election day, but hope that Tim Hudak is not elected premier.
4. University students, who have left home to start school. I loved my university days, and feel a bit envious. Yay beer.
5. Goderich trees. Goderich is one of the loveliest towns in Canada, and the recent tornado removed hundreds (thousands?) of old beautiful trees. Every tree in the octagonal square is gone. Very sad.
On a somewhat different note, Hamilton appears to be an increasingly interesting and vibrant place to live, while Toronto becomes more challenging. I am curious to see how both cities evolve. Or devolve.
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Don't tell me that. I can't wait to get out of this freaking city INTO Toronto. Though just to school. I don;t know if I'd want to try to make enough money to live there.
ReplyDeleteI love Toronto, but the possible budget cuts there will have a negative effect on the city. I am wondering if the arts community in Hamilton is growing to such an extent that it will become a cool city in which to live.
ReplyDeleteThat is true. Fabulous small galleries. Quite the art community going on right now. The local festivals are quite a good showcase for it too.
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