Seeds Planted

Posted on April 14, 2021 by Edward Brain

I finally got around to planting some seedlings for some vegetables. My first time since a school project that I have tried growing vegetables from scratch.

Edward's Gardening Diary

With spring in full swing, I have started planted some seedlings for the gardens.

I have started onions, carrots, beets, radish, and broccoli.

I am hoping for a second crop of carrots and onions for sure, and hopefully beets and radishes as well.

Let’s see how they turn out.

Here are some pictures, the onions have already starting to sprout up. Hopefully, I will have a lot of success this year – fingers crossed!


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Prince Phillip Passes Away at 99

Posted on April 9, 2021 by Edward Brain

Buckingham Palace has announced the passing of His Royal Highness Prince Phillip, Duke of Edinburgh at the age of 99.

Prince Phillip, Duke of Edinburgh.

Prince Phillip was born June 10th 1921 in Mon Repos, Corfu, Kingdom of Greece to Prince Andrew of Greece and Denmark and Princess Alice of Battenberg and was a descendent of Queen Victoria.

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Maestro James Levine has Passed Away at 77

Posted on March 17, 2021 by Edward Brain

It was announced on March 17th, 2021 that longtime Metropolitan Opera (‘The Met’) Music Director James Levine passed away on March 9th, 2021 at the age of 77 in Palm Springs, California.

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Happy Commonwealth Day, 2021

Posted on March 8, 2021 by Edward Brain

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Commonwealth of Nations showing Commonwealth realms (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Today (March 8th, 2021) is Commonwealth Day in the countries that are members of the Commonwealth of Nations.

Commonwealth Day, celebrated on the second Monday of March throughout the Commonwealth, as its name suggests celebrates the Commonwealth.

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Traditionally, in London, Queen Elizabeth II leads a celebration at Westminster Abbey on Commonwealth Day along with the Commonwealth Secretary-General, and the Commonwealth High Commissioners. Her Majesty is the Head of the Commonwealth, and normally reads a speech in honour of the occasion. Continue reading →

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Johnny Briggs has Passed Away

Posted on February 28, 2021 by Edward Brain

The actor Johnny Briggs, famous for his portrayal of Mike Baldwin on Coronation Street, has passed away at 85.

Mr. Briggs played factory owner Mike Baldwin from 1976 to 2006 on Coronation Street, making him a household to many. Continue reading →

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Eight Anniversary of My Blog

Posted on February 7, 2021 by Edward Brain

This week, my Blog celebrated its’ eight anniversary of its’ creation.

I want to thank everyone who has visited this blog, and more importantly decided to follow it.  A Big Thank You! Continue reading →

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Christopher Plummer Passes Away at 91

Posted on February 5, 2021 by Edward Brain

Christopher Plummer, by Carl Van Vechten

Renowned Canadian actor Christopher Plummer has passed away at the age of 91.

Mr. Plummer was born in Toronto, Ontario on December 13th, 1929, but grew up in Senneville, Quebec.

He was well known as a Shakespearen actor, appearing at the Stratford Shakespeare Festival and on Broadway, starring in many of Shakespeare’s plays, including Othello, Macbeth,The Tempest, King Lear, Henry V, Hamlet, Twelfth Night, The Winter’s Tale, Henry IV, Part 1, and Much Ado About Nothing. Continue reading →

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The Etobicoke Creek in Snow

Posted on January 26, 2021 by Edward Brain

Towards the end of the snowfall on January 26th, 2021, I decided to go for my daily walk and choose to go up on the trail beside the Etobicoke Creek.

The trail was covered in snow, but easy to walk along.  The temperature wasn’t too bad.

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Constitutional Monarchy works in Canada

Posted on January 24, 2021 by Edward Brain

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Queen Elizabeth II(Photo credit: Wikipedia)

With the news of the resignation of Julie Payette as Canada’s Governor General there has been talk about the relevance of the position in Canada.

However, I support our Constitutional Monarchy and believe it works quite well.  Here are some reasons why I support Constitutional Monarchy and am loyal to Her Majesty: Continue reading →

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Maple Leafs Legend George Armstrong has Passed Away at 90

Posted on January 24, 2021 by Edward Brain

George Armstong (via Wikipedia)

George Armstrong, the four time Stanley Cup Champion Hall of Famer, and former Toronto Maple Leafs Captain, has passed away at the age of 90.

Mr. Armstrong was a Canadian whose heritage was part Irish and part Ojibway.  He would become one of the first hockey players of Indigenous descent and was nicknamed, the Chief.

Mr. Armstrong started out in hockey playing for the Stratford Kroehlers of the Ontario Hockey Association in 1947.  He was quickly promoted to the Toronto Marlboros the following year, where he would play until the 1950-1951 season when we was transferred to the Leaf’s American Hockey League team, the Pittsburgh Hornets. Continue reading →

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