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George T. Browning House Not To Be Continued, The Last Moments

George T. Browning House Not To Be Continued, The Last Moments

Apr 4, 2012
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I came back this morning to check on the George T. Browning house. The demolishing was moving slow on Monday and slow on Tuesday morning, but when I came back on Wednesday morning Read More »
George T. Browning Yellow Brick House, Any Time Soon Will Be Gone

George T. Browning Yellow Brick House, Any Time Soon Will Be Gone

Apr 3, 2012
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Once upon the time, more like in 1886, George Thomas Browning acquired on Yonge Street one acre property that included an attractive frame cottage at the head of the lane behind the present house. Read More »
Earth Hour, Lead By Example

Earth Hour, Lead By Example

I think the Earth Hour is great initiative that promotes simple no brain-er task to save energy and I cannot believe that it is here again, time really flies. I seem to enjoy this electricity free hour, Read More »
I Am The Lorax, I Stand To Recognize This Tree, The McKenzie Marsh Truffula Tree

I Am The Lorax, I Stand To Recognize This Tree, The McKenzie Marsh Truffula Tree

I strongly recommend reading The Lorax book by Dr. Seuss (guaranteed that it will take you about ten minutes to read) or even better seeing a movie recently released that I saw. Read More »
The Still Pumping Heart Of The Wells Street School

The Still Pumping Heart Of The Wells Street School

As I walked outside around the school I heard cracking noises in the pipes and walls. There was no one inside, perhaps a ghost. Perhaps not - it was the still pumping heart, the gas fired steam boiler that was rumbling and keeping the school alive. Read More »
Beyond And Under, Still No Grocery Store For Seniors, St. Andrew’s Plaza

Beyond And Under, Still No Grocery Store For Seniors, St. Andrew’s Plaza

When I was checking out library books I noticed framed article right at the exit, just beside the security gates. I packed my books and went to check it out. The article was titled 'Aurora Public Library' Read More »
Wells Street School Neo-Class-ical Architecture, Structurally Sound

Wells Street School Neo-Class-ical Architecture, Structurally Sound

In addition to its dominant and class presence in Aurora, former Wells Street School (Wells Street Schoolhouse Lofts) is also an example of the neo-classical architecture. Read More »
Art for the Park, Last Year Designs 2011

Art for the Park, Last Year Designs 2011

Mar 8, 2012
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That was great idea to introduce event in Aurora such as the Art for the Park. Little splatter of fresh colors on the picnic tables makes the park even more inviting. Read More »
Beehives, You Will Not Find Them ON Town Facilities

Beehives, You Will Not Find Them ON Town Facilities

Mar 4, 2012
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I had to giggle. It was proposed and then defeated back in January. From the environmental perspective I think that was a very interesting proposal, that is to implement an initiative to place beehives on the roofs of municipal facilities. Read More »
Doors Open Aurora Cultural Centre Or Doors Closed, And The Motion Is Cultural Shock?

Doors Open Aurora Cultural Centre Or Doors Closed, And The Motion Is Cultural Shock?

Once upon the time and that time was last year when I re-invented my blog and moved from blog-ger to word press-er. I invested all the little time I had and I never even anticipated this return on my investment. Read More »
Sunday Break, Unfortunate Endings And The New Beginnings

Sunday Break, Unfortunate Endings And The New Beginnings

Sunday photo showcase. All posts titled Sunday Break are photo(s) only and a quote. Posted photos may not be necessary the most current one and as always it is all about the Town of Aurora. Enjoy! Read More »
Thinking About Safety, An Accident On St. John’s Sideroad, Not First Probably Not Last

Thinking About Safety, An Accident On St. John’s Sideroad, Not First Probably Not Last

Many times it crossed my mind. The 'it' is that the St. John's sideroad is a busy road not just for the motorized vehicles but as well for parents/caregivers walking with their children, walkers, dog walkers, runners and bikers. Read More »
Wells Street Public School, It Is Hard To Believe, A Private Property

Wells Street Public School, It Is Hard To Believe, A Private Property

On the way home from the Town Park on Monday we passed by the Wells Street School. Even though it is not a functional school anymore, it will always be known as school in our community. Read More »
Arctic Adventure 2012 At The Town Park Better Photographed Than Said

Arctic Adventure 2012 At The Town Park Better Photographed Than Said

What a beautiful day it was for the Family Day at the Arctic Adventures event at the Town Park. We arrived close to lunch as I thought that parking will be available - never know some always leave for lunch. Read More »