Journal

Tuesday 18. 01. 22 What a difference. Winter in Clermont courtesy of Philippe.

Winter in Toronto

Monday 17. 01. 22 This is where we lived with Jason and Julia after they were born. It was a 4 plex on the corner of Spadina and Castleview, a block north of Casa Loma. It was owned by the Weryha’s, a Polish couple who lived in Port Hope. The superintendent was Musa who was an interesting, overeducated guy who lived in the attic. When he left I took over the job and eventually rented all the apartments to friends so it was more like a co-op. We were on the second floor, with Graham & Kate below and Graham’s sister Marg in the attic. Happy days!

Saturday 15. 01. 22 This is the hi-rise where Carole and I lived when we were first married. We lived in Apt#709 which was at the end on the top floor.

The ice is in my painting water from my studio. It is -21 degrees today!

Thursday 13. 01. 22 This is where I lived after I got my job as art director at Macmillan of Canada. It was owned by Ruby and was a Rooming house. I lived there with 4 ladies and had my own bedsit at $12 a week! We all ate together in the basement. I lived there until I got married. It looks much different now.

Saturday 08. 01. 22 Finished this foggy painting of Lac du Salagou today based on a photo sent by Sandrine.

Friday 07. 01. 22 Yesterday thought I would do a small oil painting of my Amarilis. Julia gave it to me for Christmas as a bulb. I am astonished at how quickly it has grown!

Thursday 06. 01. 22 After a few days at the Ford hotel I decided I had to move on, so I went to the old YMCA on College Street.

Wednesday 05. 01. 22 The first in a new series of where I have lived in Canada. The Ford Hotel at Bay & Dundas. It was demolished in 1979.

Tuesday 28. 12. 21 Nelson, Frank’s cat. Always alert!

Sunday 26. 12. 22 Poppy annointing the Christmas pudding with brandy and then lighting it!