“See that bare patch down there?” the pilot shouted as we flew over the Northern Ontario bush. “That was due…
Chicago: Black and Blues in the City
East 35th Street seems to be the dividing line in Chicago. To the north of it was the rich ‘hood,…
A Short Hike Through 10,000 Years
As wandered down the trail. I marvelled at the bounty of autumn – a fat man’s belly jiggling as he…
Pumpkins: From Food to Fall Fad
What do you do with the pumpkins after Halloween? It seems to depend on your postal code. Cycling in the…
10 Things: Blacks in Art at the National Portrait Gallery
Spending an afternoon in the National Portrait Gallery in London was bliss. It’s free, a great place for people-watching, as…
What I Learned about Writing by Writing 200 Blog Posts
This is my 200th blog post! I started the blog because I like to write and wanted to map my…
Farmers Markets Walks
The rows of tents were laden with visions of summer and autumn goodness – baskets of strawberries, tomatoes, and leafy…
Strawberry Hill: The View from Jamaica’s Mountain Top
There is more to Jamaica than golden sandy beaches. The north coast of the island is ringed by the lofty…
Rules for Using Sidewalks
We did that awkward sidewalk dance. You know, the one where two strangers mis-read who should go right and who…
Let’s Talk About Grass
Let’s talk about grass. No, not that kind. The grass under our feet. It’s such an ordinary, everyday plant that…
