Vancouver in 1950 had a “grave problem of hoodlumism,” according to the Vancouver Sun. “Gangs of cowardly clowns in zoot suits, tanked full of malevolence and loganberry wine, are defying law and order in the city of Vancouver.” An estimated 10 to 12 neighbourhood-based youth gangs were active in the city, with membership rolls ranging… Continue reading Gangland Vancouver
Why Do You Write?
Originally posted on Libby Sommer, Author: ‘Samuel Beckett, answering a hopeless question from a Paris newspaper – “Why do you write?” – said it was all he was good for: “Bon qu’a ca.” Georges Bernanos said that writing was like rowing a boat out to sea: The shoreline disappears, it is too late to turn…Why… Continue reading Why Do You Write?
26 Decembre – Tale of the Hibiscus: 《 Je sais pas le froid quand j’ai les meilleurs amis 》
My Experience at the Toronto Science Fiction and Fantasy's writing group.
31 Octobre – Canadiana: “Hidden in Plain Sight”
My experiences visiting Campbell House Museum.
21 Octobre – Canadiana: “Campanula Vidalii and the Legacy of Sir Allan MacNab”
My experience visiting Dundurn Castle.
11 Octobre – Tale of the Hibiscus + Character Study: “The Jar of A Legend” and its Protagonist, Sántha Negrescu
One of the things that changed was my grandparents’ residence. From Westmount to Lorne Park, they moved to an estate inspired by a French chateau: an expansive gateway, with squarish entrance, that led to the narrow, cobblestone pathway. The pathway led to a white-bricked building with five, large windows and a blue roof. The mansion was surrounded by arboraceous space. Tall trees of many types filled the land and stood protectively like soldiers guarding the area. When asked about their decision to move, my grandparents simply said they wanted to retire. I had a feeling they chose this residency for it reminded them of what we kids would call “the old country”—Romania.
8 Juillet – Canadiana: “The House is in the Middle of a Park”
My experience visiting Scarborough Museum.
10 Juin – Canadiana: “A Welcoming Childhood at Woodside”
A "Welcome to Woodside" review.
24 Mai – Tale of the Hibiscus: “Montréal was sinking”
Montréal was sinking, swallowed by the snowflakes, buried underneath the cold and forever frozen in time. Forever would those dark buildings be guarded by the wintry force of nature, and people would spend their ways shovelling their ways through purgatory, only for the snow to cover their paths once more.
19 Mai – Canadiana: “The Marketplace was revived”
My experience at the Toronto Clothing Vintage Show.
Hibiscus' Corner 