My grandfather, Arthur Edward Waters, came from England to live in Hamilton Ontario near the beginning of the 20th century. He was a carpenter and eventually married and began a family in this small city. Wendy’s family likewise finds it’s roots in Hamilton. Her maternal grandparents lived down by the beach strip where the Burlington…
Tag: history
50th Anniversary of JFK’s assassination
The perennial question – where were you when Kennedy was shot? When something happens that is shocking – and perhaps tragic – we remember well where we were. I was only young so I don’t remember hearing about it on the radio – rather I remember the emotion of my Mom who told me as…
The Salvation Army in the movies
Ever notice how often The Salvation Army gets mentioned in the movies? The good folks in the USA West Territory have put together a short montage of some of the references…. enjoy!
Hybrid Thoughts 