Author Archives: Robert

taking care of business

Posted on January 8, 2020 by Robert

Toronto. Winnepegger Randy Bachman has a great night time music program on the CBC Radio. When he was a member of the Bachman Turner Overdrive band, their song Taking Care of Business was a big hit. In a similar spirit, … Continue reading →

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picture idea of the week…

Posted on January 7, 2020 by Robert

Toronto. The marketeers were at it again in this  advertisement for Kodak (page 90) back in the August 29th, 1960 issue of LIFE magazine. Kodak made its money on film, paper, and supplies, so it went to great lengths to … Continue reading →

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mystery photo

Posted on January 6, 2020 by Robert

Toronto. At our December meeting, Margaret offered a mystery photograph she bought years ago at 10 Editions (I used to visit this bookstore when it was at the corner of Runnymede and Bloor in Bloor West Village. There were many … Continue reading →

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lady in red

Posted on January 5, 2020 by Robert

Toronto. I originally thought this post’s title could be Pretty Woman, based on the late Roy Orbison’s song “Oh Pretty Woman” but the I decided Chis de Burgh’s song “Lady in Red” was more suitable. As shown, the photo is … Continue reading →

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exploded Canon

Posted on January 4, 2020 by Robert

Toronto. Peter Tchaikovsky wrote the hauntingly beautiful 1812 Overture using cannons to punctuate parts of his opus. Modern ensembles make do with kettle drums. All this came to mind when George Dunbar sent me the image of an exploded Canon … Continue reading →

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springtime in Alaska

Posted on January 3, 2020 by Robert

Toronto. In the late 1950s I worked in Labrador and at a Christmas concert in Schefferville, Quebec. Some of the girls sang this song which Johnny Cash recorded in 1965. This tune came to mind when my friend Harold Staats … Continue reading →

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silent night

Posted on January 2, 2020 by Robert

Toronto. At our December meeting we try to have a silent auction. 2019 was no exception. Lots of things for consideration. All funds were donated to the PHSC, of course. People jotted their name and a price over the evening. … Continue reading →

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happy new year 2020

Posted on January 1, 2020 by Robert

Toronto. All the best for the new year from PHSC members and executive. Click the card below to visit our source website.

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all that glitters…

Posted on December 31, 2019 by Robert

Toronto. At the December meeting, Clint showed a second image after the Keystone Eye Comfort series. This image is an Ambrotype (c1850 – 60s) of a soldier. The image is hand coloured with tiny gilt trim on the buttons. A member … Continue reading →

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a tribute to Boris

Posted on December 30, 2019 by Robert

Toronto. Boris spoke with the PHSC at our March 2001 meeting. His book was underway when he died and his girls completed it. At our December meeting daughter Diana did a presentation on the book and Boris. She has a … Continue reading →

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