Back home Raymond James Barnes (Jim) from Battleford, Saskatewan joined the Royal Canadian Air Force in 1941. A reluctant hero, who served as an navigator, was also a bit of a whiz with the pen, and wrote letters back home often. It was the thought of ‘back home’ that kept many a solider going. Handwritten […]
Send mail to our military heroes
As I walked among the rows of crosses in the Field of Crosses my heart was conflicted. Feelings of deep sadness at the loss of such young life collided with my profound gratefulness. I’m still sorting this out. One thing is for certain. I owe them my thanks. We all do. Following these photos you […]
Toronto Dreams – postcards scattered all over the city
Anna Jameson postcard. A British writer and feminist who lived in Toronto. For more info on her and where this postcard was left click here. History doesn’t have to be boring. The cities we live in are rich with history, yet often the stories of the past go unnoticed as we focus on the […]
Mailing dates for Christmas 2015
Canada Post Call me crazy, recognizing the Halloween candy is but a mouthful away and my friends in the USA have yet to celebrate Thanksgiving, but I’m moving right to Christmas. Why? Cause, without fail, these dates sneak up on me. United States Postal Service If you are thinking about incorporating a photo into your […]