So I haven’t blogged in awhile… I wasn’t nominated for “Best Blog” from the Walleye – which made me have a good giggle. Do you think it was because I bashed them for their lack of pierogi knowledge? ha ha ha….
A Tragic Weekend at the Waldorf: A Fort William Misfortune
Not up for reading right now? Maybe you’d prefer to listen to this story below. Eugene Grimes Murphy was the son of Annie and James Murphy (the famous coal merchant and owner of the Fort William Times Journal) The Murphy’s…
Death in the Cemetery
It’s unusual for me to write about young tragedies, but this particularly dark story got me thinking about the many unpleasantries in our city which become concealed and forgotten over the years. In my quest for some information on J.J….
The Mysterious West Side Young People’s Society
Earlier this month, I paid a visit to one of my favourite stores, Sleeping Giant Antiques. While mulling around, I found the most peculiar piece; an autograph book from 1931, chalked full of beautiful drawings, notes and photographs. I knew…
Nostalgic Gifts
Hi Friends! Sorry for my month long hiatus. Sometimes life just gets in the way, am I right!? I have been pretty busy – wedding season is upon me, and I have been busy designing. Thanks for all the emails…
A Golden Model for the T. Eaton Company
My Grandpa, Stanley Golden landed his first job when he was only three years old – as a child model for the T. Eaton Company (Winnipeg). I’m not completely sure of how he landed such a fashionable role, but I have…
